title: [How I do it: spinal cord lipomas].
abstract: Based on 82 cases reviewed, in 5% we observed pelvic associated anomalies. In children less than 3 years of age the consult was triggered by the lumbar-sacral mass. In older than 3 years (42%) neurological problems triggered the consult. Only 24% at that age were concerned by the mass. The objective of the surgery is to untether the cord, and not to remove the entirety of the lipoma. Filum lipoma is the simplest to treat. Event though the French School is popular in Argentina I favor preventive surgery for lipoma even in asymptomatic patients. We had only 2.5% of added motor impairment and 6% in long term urological deficit.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Neurocirugia, Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutierrez, Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
authors.forename: Santiago
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Portillo