Presentation
Low back pain.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Epidural lipomatosis
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Excessive accumulation of fat within the epidural space at L5-S1 compressing the thecal sac which is narrowed with "Y" shape configuration.
Case Discussion
MRI features of epidural lipomatosis compressing the thecal sac at L5-S1 with "Y" shape configuration.
The epidural lipomatosis involves mainly the lower lumbar and/or lower thoracic region. Compression of the thecal sac may be symptomatic with a combination of pain, radicular symptoms, weakness and anesthesia.