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Epidural lipomatosis

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: Adult
mri

Extensive epidural lipomatosis noted at the L5 and sacral levels with geometric distortion of the theca due to attachments to the epidural ligaments (Y sign).

Case Discussion

Incidental epidural lipomatosis of the lumbar canal with severe narrowing of the thecal sac. 

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