Intradural spinal lipomas.
Intradural spinal lipomas are rare, and their origin is unknown. Although the clinical presentation may not be distinctive, the neuroradiographic presentation is. Total excision is usually not possible, although subtotal resection is easily accomplished using an ultrasonic aspirator.
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Department of Neurosurgery, Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts.
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008067:Lipoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D013396:Suction / Q000379:methods; D014465:Ultrasonics