Spinal epidural lipomatosis: report of a case secondary to hypothyroidism and review of literature.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-1987
Abstract
Epidural lipomatosis usually occurs as a complication of steroid therapy. This report includes the first description of a case secondary to hypothyroidism. Adults in all age groups can be affected and present with progressive signs and symptoms of spinal cord or cauda equina compression. The dorsal aspect of the thoracic spine is most commonly involved, usually in its total extent. Spine radiographs are normal and myelography poorly delineates the nature and extent of abnormality. While computed tomography can provide information about the nature of the spinal mass, magnetic resonance imaging is the investigation of choice. Extensive decompressive laminectomy is useful but the results are variable. Correction of underlying endocrine abnormality can reverse the process. The need for early diagnosis of this disorder is therefore emphasized.
Volume
234
Issue
3
First Page
172
Last Page
176
ISSN
0340-5354
Published In/Presented At
Toshniwal, P. K., & Glick, R. P. (1987). Spinal epidural lipomatosis: report of a case secondary to hypothyroidism and review of literature. Journal of neurology, 234(3), 172–176. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00314138
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
3585426
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article