Intradural Spinal Lipoma A Case Report

Abstract

The intradural spinal lipoma was not frequently seen at spinal surgery.
We have recently experienced a case of it.
M. A., male aged 44. complaining admitted to our clinic on October 25, 1972. was dysuria.
His physical findings revealed the saddle anesthesia and the neurogenic bladder.
A cysternal myelogram showed the contrast medium defect like tumor at the level of between L₃ and L₅.
Laminectomy of L₃-L₅ was performed.
The yellowish intradural tumor about 10cm in length was found and strongly fused adhesive to the cauda equina.
Microscopic section of the specimen showed well differentiated adiposed tissue.