Idiopathic Spinal Epidural Lipomatosis Causing Cauda Equina Syndrome

Spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) is a rare condition defined by the hypertrophy of adipose tissue in the spinal epidural space, often resulting in compression of nerves in the region affected. 1 This case describes a 64-year-old man who presented with cauda equina syndrome. Magnetic resonance imagi...

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Main Authors: John B. Bushkar, Lacey P. MenkinSmith, Diann M. Krywko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2017-10-01
Series:Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/71f5n7gj