Epidural lipomatosis complicating lumbar steroid injections.

Abstract

Corticosteroid injections into the spinal epidural space are frequently used to effect a relief of back pain and associated radicular extremity symptoms. Spinal epidural lipomatosis has been documented after the use of systemic corticosteroid therapy. This case report documents the development of epidural lipomatosis after the administration of multiple epidural steroid injections. The development and subsequent resolution after discontinuation of the steroid injections are demonstrated with serial magnetic resonance imaging.

• Authors: G M McCullen, G R Spurling, J S Webster
• Journal: Journal of spinal disorders (J Spinal Disord) Vol. 12 Issue 6 Pg. 526-9 (Dec 1999) ISSN: 0895-0385 [Print] United States
• PMID: 10598996 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones
• Analgesics

Topics

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones (adverse effects)
• Analgesia, Epidural (adverse effects)
• Analgesics (adverse effects)
• Female
• Humans
• Injections, Epidural (adverse effects)
• Lipomatosis (chemically induced, diagnosis)
• Low Back Pain (drug therapy)
• Lumbosacral Region
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Middle Aged