Cervical intradural lipoma with associated hemivertebra formation at C6 level: A case report

MOGHADDAM A. M. G., Tanriover N., Ulu M. O., MUHAMMEDREZAI S., Akar Z.

TURKISH NEUROSURGERY, vol.18, no.2, pp.187-190, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Journal Name: TURKISH NEUROSURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.187-190
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

INTRODUCTION and CASE DESCRIPTION: Intramedullary lipomas are rare tumours of the spinal cord and account for about 1% of all spinal neoplasms. These lesions can occur anywhere along the length of spinal cord, but are frequently localized to the lower thoracic and lumbosacral levels. The authors present a 18-year-old female with intractable shoulder and neck pain and progressive weakness in the upper extremities, harbouring a cervical intradural lipoma with intramedullary extension, along with concomitant scoliosis.