A Case Report of an Upper Cervical Spine Osteolipoma With Unusual Clinical Presentation
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Osteolipoma is an uncommon benign lipomatous tumor characterized by the presence of mature adipose tissue intermixed with lamellar bone. We present a unique case of a 22-year-old female with an osteolipoma in the upper cervical paraspinal region, closely associated with the vertebral artery. The patient exhibited atypical symptoms, including intermittent dizziness and numbness around the right eye, which were previously unreported in similar spinal cases. Diagnosis was confirmed through multimodal imaging and CT-guided biopsy. Surgical excision was performed without complications, and the patient experienced complete symptom resolution at follow-up. This report contributes novel clinical and anatomical insights to the limited literature on spinal osteolipomas, emphasizing the importance of individualized evaluation and multidisciplinary management for optimal outcomes.
Source: Cureus
Authors: Omer Alkhateeb, Michael Spiess
Institution: University of Saskatchewan
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7161576326