| Cauda equina compression by epidural lipomatosis in obesity. Effectiveness of weight reduction. | |
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PMID: 8523361 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Epidural lipomatosis (EL) is characterized by abnormal accumulation of unencapsulated fat in the epidural space, and usually occurs as a complication of longterm steroid therapy. This condition, which may result in devastating neurologic complications, has also been reported without exogenous steroid intake. We describe a case of nonsteroid induced symptomatic EL associated with obesity, and emphasize the possibility of effective medical management of this entity with weight reduction instead of decompressive laminectomy whenever neurologic symptoms are mild and stable. |
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Authors:
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J Pouchot; C Si-Hassen; R Damade; M C Bayeux; A Mathieu; P Vinceneux |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of rheumatology Volume: 22 ISSN: 0315-162X ISO Abbreviation: J. Rheumatol. Publication Date: 1995 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-01-22 Completed Date: 1996-01-22 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7501984 Medline TA: J Rheumatol Country: CANADA |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1771-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Médecine Interne, Hôpital Louis Mourier, Université Paris VII, Colombes, France. |
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Cauda Equina* Epidural Space* Humans Lipomatosis / complications*, radiography, therapy Male Middle Aged Nerve Compression Syndromes / etiology*, radiography Obesity / complications* |
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