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Significant symptom resolution of spinal lipomatosis with weight loss

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: 71-year-old male with epidural spinal lipomatosis and spondylolisthesis. Conservative treatment failed, and a spinal fusion and laminectomy were performed. Postoperatively, the patient reported a reduction in pain; however, the pain recurred soon after surgery. After losing 53 pounds with medical management, the patient reported a complete absence of pain.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.7126

Authors: Treah Haggerty, Savannah Milligan, Laura Davisson, Megan Cavrak, Riley Imlay, Cara Sedney

Institutions: West Virginia University, West Virginia University Hospitals

Language: English

Topic: Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,650