Abstract
It is frequent finding to see lipoma formation with spina bifida and these combination is usually included in spina bifida occulta. We have experienced 2 cases of these. These were operated and its structure was investigated. Spina bifida and protrusion of the meninges with lipoma was observed. From these findings we can not conclude that this is merely a lipoma formation inside the spinal canal or spina bifida occulta, and the term lipomeningocele may be an adequate name. Ingraham (1943) used the term lipomeningoce le, and lipomeningomyelocele. Emery (1969) studied the cases of lipoma of caucla equina and lipomatous mass associated with spina bifida and classified these in 6 different types. To attempt comple te excision of lipomatous mass is usually unwise. Decompression and cosmetic operation are usually the aim of operation. We mentioned that the term sp ina bifida occulta include lipomeningocele and lipomeningomyelocele and operative finding of 2 cases of these conditions was described. Also other papers on lipomatous mass associated with spinal cord were reviewed.
