Lumbar epidural lipomatosis is associated with visceral fat and metabolic disorders

[摘要] PurposeLumbar spinal epidural lipomatosis (LEL) is a condition characterized by excessive deposition of epidural fat in the spinal canal. Metabolic abnormalities may be associated with LEL, but few validated reports exist. Thus, we investigated the association between LEL and metabolic disorders in this study.

[学科分类] 骨科学

[关键词] Epidural fat;Lumbar epidural lipomatosis;Abdominal computed tomography;Visceral fat;Metabolic syndrome