Steroid-induced Spinal Epidural Lipomatosis after Suprasella Tumor Resection.
10.14245/kjs.2013.10.2.88
- Author:
Si On KIM
1
;
Keuk Kyu PARK
;
Young Jun KWON
;
Hyun Chul SHIN
;
Chun Sik CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea. cs8.choi@samsung.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Spinal epidural lipomatosis;
Suprasellar tumor;
Steroid
- MeSH:
Anticoagulants;
Back Pain;
Dental Cements;
Epidural Space;
Female;
Fibrinolytic Agents;
Glycosaminoglycans;
Humans;
Hypoglycemic Agents;
Hypolipidemic Agents;
Laminectomy;
Leg;
Lipomatosis;
Paraplegia
- From:Korean Journal of Spine
2013;10(2):88-90
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) is an abnormal localized accumulation of fat tissues in the epidural space. It is strongly related with steroid administration. The symptoms of SEL are various and range from back pain to paraplegia. In severe cases, decompressive laminectomy is the choice of treatment. A 32-year-old woman who had been under long-term steroid administration after suprasellar tumor resection was admitted for both leg radiating pain and weakness. She was diagnosed with SEL and had a decompressive laminectomy. During the operation, we found the nerve roots were compressed by epidural fat tissues and engorged vessels. After the operation, her radiating pain was relieved and motor weakness was improved.
