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KMID : 1099620170140030112
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Korean Journal of Spine
2017 Volume.14 No. 3 p.112 ~ p.114
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Angiolipoma on the Lumbar Spine
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Kang Hee-Il
Kim Tae-Wan
Kim Eun-Ju
Park Kwan-Ho
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Abstract
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Angiolipomas are composed of mature adipose tissue and blood vessels. Spinal angiolipomas are rare benign tumors with a good prognosis, and most symptoms are due to progressive compression of the spinal cord and root. The treatment of choice is total resection without any additional therapy. We report a case of an epidural angiolipoma on the lumbar spine in a 69-year-old man with weakness of the lower extremities. Lumbar magnetic resonance images revealed a well-enhanced epidural mass. He underwent laminectomy, and the tumor was completely removed. Pathologic examination confirmed the tumor was an angiolipoma. The patient’s symptoms gradually improved postoperatively.
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KEYWORD
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Angiolipoma, Spine, General surgery
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