Subcutaneous lumbosacral lipomas.
Twenty-four patients with subcutaneous lumbosacral lipomas are discussed. The neurological involvement of the lower limbs with incontinence is stressed, the high incidence of intrathecal tethering is shown, and early exploration is advocated.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002420:Cauda Equina; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004388:Dura Mater; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008067:Lipoma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010808:Physical Examination; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D013131:Spine / Q000002:abnormalities; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology