Epidural lipomatosis. Interest of magnetic resonance imaging in a weight-reduction treated case

Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1994 Jan 15;19(2):251-4.

Abstract

An obese patient with bilateral sciatic pain had epidural lipomatosis on magnetic resonance examination. Treatment that used a weight-reduction program eliminated the symptoms, and after magnetic resonance imaging, revealed reduction of the lipomatosis deposits.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diet, Reducing*
  • Epidural Space*
  • Humans
  • Lipomatosis / diagnosis*
  • Lipomatosis / diet therapy*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Spinal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Spinal Diseases / diet therapy