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Paciniolipoma in congenital spinal dysraphism
Samantha Hettige1, Christopher Smart, Leslie R Bridges
1Department of Neurosurgery, Atkinson Morley Wing, St George’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom. shettige@doctors.org.uk
Journal of Neurosurgery. Pediatrics
|March 3, 2012
Summary
This study details a rare spinal tumor, a paciniolipoma, which is an intradural lipoma containing mature pacinian corpuscles. This finding adds to the limited understanding of this unusual neurological condition.
Area of Science:
- Neuropathology
- Spinal Cord Neoplasms
Background:
- Intradural lipomas are rare benign tumors of the spinal cord.
- Spinal cord tethering can lead to neurological deficits.
Observation:
- A case of intradural lipoma causing spinal cord tethering is presented.
- Histological examination revealed mature pacinian corpuscles within the lipoma.
Findings:
- The tumor is characterized by the presence of fully differentiated pacinian corpuscles.
- This specific histological finding led to the proposed term "paciniolipoma".
Implications:
- This case expands the histopathological spectrum of spinal lipomas.
- Further research is warranted to understand the pathogenesis and clinical significance of paciniolipomas.
