Infiltrating Spinal Angiolipoma.
10.3340/jkns.2012.52.2.161
- Author:
Seong Rok HAN
1
;
Gi Taek YEE
;
Chan Young CHOI
;
Chae Heuck LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Ilsan Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Goyang, Korea. gtyee@paik.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Spinal angiolipoma;
Thoracic spine;
Infiltrating
- MeSH:
Angiolipoma;
Epidural Space;
Humans;
Lower Extremity;
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy;
Middle Aged;
Spine
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2012;52(2):161-163
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Spinal angiolipomas are rare lesions usually found in the epidural space of the thoracic spine. The infiltrating type of spinal angiolipomas is extremely rare. This report presents the case and reviews the related literature. A 58-year-old man was presented with a 7-month history of progressive weakness and sensory change of lower extremities. Magnetic resonance images showed a well-enhanced mass infiltrating the vertebral foramen at the T4-5 level. Resection of the tumor was performed. Histological study revealed the tumor as an angiolipoma. The patient was relieved from symptoms after tumor resection.
