Lipomyelomeningocele

Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed

Etiology/Pathophysiology:
Usually due to an intraspinal lipoma. Part of the spinal dysraphism complex.

Pathology:
Not applicable

Imaging Findings:
The conus medularis is low-lying, below L1-L2.The intraspinal lipoma is seen at the base of the spinal canal.

DDX:

• Not applicable

References:
See References Chapter.

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See related Provider Topics Brain and Nervous System, Genetics/Birth Defects or Neural Tube Defects.

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