Presentation
Swelling since birth at the lower lumbar region.
Patient Data
Age: 4 months
Gender: Female
From the case:
Lipomyelocele
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The MRI sequences demonstrate a low lying cord at L4-L5 level with a posterior midline lipomatous mass, containing neural tissue (placode-lipoma), extending into the spinal canal through a closed spinal dysraphism
Normal position of the cerebellar tonsils.
Case Discussion
MRI features of a lipomyelocele which is considered as one of the most common closed spinal dysraphism.
Additional contributor: C. Boukaaba, MD
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