Abstract

The intradural spinal lipoma was not frequently seen at spinal surgery.We have recently experienced a case of it.M. A., male aged 44. complaining admitted to our clinic on October 25, 1972. was dysuria.His physical findings revealed the saddle anesthesia and the neurogenic bladder.A cysternal myelogram showed the contrast medium defect like tumor at the level of between L3 and L5.Laminectomy of L3-L5 was performed.The yellowish intradural tumor about 10cm in length was found and strongly fused adhesive to the cauda equina.Microscopic section of the specimen showed well differentiated adiposed tissue.

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