OBJECTS AND METHODS: In this study, we demonstrate the morphological change in two cases of lumbosacral lipoma during the first few months of life using a three-dimensional Fourier transformation-constructive interference in a steady-state (CISS) sequence that enables high-resolution images to be obtained with excellent contrast between cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), spinal roots, and lipoma. RESULTS: The CISS images clearly demonstrated the dynamic morphological changes such as lipoma growth observed in both cases and increased tethering effect in the case with lipomyelomeningocele. CONCLUSION: We have to keep in mind the potential for these morphological changes of the spinal lipoma during the first few months of life.
OBJECTS AND METHODS: In this study, we demonstrate the morphological change in two cases of lumbosacral lipoma during the first few months of life using a three-dimensional Fourier transformation-constructive interference in a steady-state (CISS) sequence that enables high-resolution images to be obtained with excellent contrast between cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), spinal roots, and lipoma. RESULTS: The CISS images clearly demonstrated the dynamic morphological changes such as lipoma growth observed in both cases and increased tethering effect in the case with lipomyelomeningocele. CONCLUSION: We have to keep in mind the potential for these morphological changes of the spinal lipoma during the first few months of life.
Authors: A Pierre-Kahn; M Zerah; D Renier; G Cinalli; C Sainte-Rose; A Lellouch-Tubiana; F Brunelle; M Le Merrer; Y Giudicelli; J Pichon; B Kleinknecht; F Nataf Journal: Childs Nerv Syst Date: 1997-06 Impact factor: 1.475