Koichi Iwatsuki1. 1. Department of Neurosurgery, Osaka University Medical School, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan. kiwatsuki@nsurg.med.osaka-u.ac.jp
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The author reports an intradural cervical subpial lipoma with parenchymal marginal fibrous tissue causing neurological deterioration. METHODS: Computed tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging scans revealed the lesion. Magnetic resonance imaging fat suppression was an especially useful tool for diagnosis. RESULTS: The gross appearance and microscopic findings implied that this tumor had a progressive character. A subtotal resection was carried out and pathological studies confirmed the diagnosis. CONCLUSION: Postoperatively, the patient made an excellent recovery.
OBJECTIVE: The author reports an intradural cervical subpial lipoma with parenchymal marginal fibrous tissue causing neurological deterioration. METHODS: Computed tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging scans revealed the lesion. Magnetic resonance imaging fat suppression was an especially useful tool for diagnosis. RESULTS: The gross appearance and microscopic findings implied that this tumor had a progressive character. A subtotal resection was carried out and pathological studies confirmed the diagnosis. CONCLUSION: Postoperatively, the patient made an excellent recovery.