Cervical Foraminal Lipoma-Induced Radiculopathy: A Case Report with Surgical Outcomes
- Author:
Suhyeon KIM
1
;
Byeong Ho OH
;
Hyoung Soo BYOUN
;
Hong Rye KIM
;
Kyung Soo MIN
;
Mou Seop LEE
;
Joo Yong LEE
;
Hyeon Tae KIM
;
Jong Beom LEE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From: The Nerve 2026;12(1):25-31
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Cervical foraminal lipoma is a rare cause of cervical radiculopathy. We report the case of a 47-year-old woman who presented with a 1-year history of right arm pain and paresthesia that was refractory to conservative treatment. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a well-defined mass within the right C5-6 neural foramen, causing compression of the exiting C6 nerve root. The patient underwent microsurgical excision via posterior cervical laminoforaminotomy. Intraoperatively, a lipomatous mass compressing the nerve root was identified and completely removed. Histopathological examination confirmed a benign lipoma. Postoperatively, the patient experienced marked symptomatic improvement, with no recurrence of symptoms at a 6-month follow-up. Although it is uncommon, cervical foraminal lipoma should be considered in patients with persistent radiculopathy and atypical imaging findings, and surgical excision can provide favorable clinical outcomes.
