Steroid-induced spinal epidural lipomatosis: CT survey

作者: D. Buthiau , J. C. Piette , M. N. Ducerveau , G. Robert , P. Godeau

DOI: 10.1097/00004728-198805010-00030

关键词: Spinal epiduralEpidural lipomatosisDermatomyositisEpidural spaceMedicineLipomatosisSpinal cord compressionSteroid therapyRadiologyLipoma

摘要: A new case of spinal cord compression secondary to steroid-induced epidural lipomatosis is reported in a patient treated for dermatomyositis. Computed tomography was performed before the institution steroid therapy, during compression, and after effective surgical treatment. The development does not require preexisting lipoma may occur previously normal spine.

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