Idiopathic Thoracic Epidural Lipomatosis with Chest Pain
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 130-133, 2011.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) is an overgrowth of the normally encapsulated adipose tissue in the epidural space around the spinal cord in the thoracic and lumbar spine causing compression of the neural components. Idiopathic SEL in non-obese patients is exceptional. Idiopathic SEL can result in thoracic myelopathy and lumbar radiculopathy. A thoracic radiculopathy due to idiopathic SEL has not been reported yet. We report a case of idiopathic SEL with intractable chest pain and paresthesia. We suggest that idiopathic SEL should be considered as a cause of chest pain.
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Main subject:
Paresthesia
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Radiculopathy
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Spinal Cord
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Spinal Cord Diseases
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Spine
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Thorax
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Chest Pain
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Adipose Tissue
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Epidural Space
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Lipomatosis
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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