[Intradural cervical lipoma without neurologic involvement; report of a case]

Lipomas are masses composed of mature adipose tissue, usually affecting lumbosacral levels, often associated with neural tube defects. Spinal lipomas at more rostral levels are usually unassociated with congenital abnormalities, but may produce a more severe neural compromise. Rare reports of cervical lipoma without neurological deficit have been described. We present the case of a 10-years-old girl who complained of cervical pain and stiff neck related to a C7-T1 intradural lipoma, without neurological affectation. The lipoma was partially resected without postoperative deterioration.