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ReviewChild's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery2025

Spinal epidural lipomatosis in pediatric medulloblastoma following chemotherapy, a case report and review of the literature.

Mandisa L Keswa, Hung N Tran, Darian R Esfahani

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Mandisa L KeswaKaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, Pasadena, CA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-2270-915X
Hung N TranDepartment of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-0137-3315
Darian R EsfahaniDepartment of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA. darian.r.esfahani@kp.org.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1073-1387

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purposeSpinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) is a relatively rare condition characterized by overgrowth of adipose tissue in the extradural space of the spinal canal. Compression of neural structures can lead to radiculopathy, loss of sensation and motor function, and urinary retention. Known causes of SEL include exogenous steroid use and obesity.

methodsWe describe the unique case of idiopathic SEL in a 1-year-old male, the youngest reported to date, diagnosed with medulloblastoma and treated with chemotherapy and autologous stem cell rescue (AuSCR). We then perform a systemic review of the literature of this rare diagnosis, explore potential causes, and review management.

resultsThe patient was non-obese and received a cumulative dose of only 60 mg dexamethasone (150 mg/m

conclusionThis case illustrates the development and resolution of SEL in a non-obese pediatric cancer patient with limited steroid use. While further study is needed to identify the etiology of SEL, this diagnosis should be evaluated for when reviewing spine imaging following chemotherapy or autologous stem cell rescue.

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Antineoplastic AgentsCerebellar NeoplasmsEpidural SpaceLipomatosisMedulloblastomaDexamethasoneHumansInfantMaleAntineoplastic AgentsDexamethasoneChemotherapyCorticosteroidsMedulloblastomaObesitySpinal epidural lipomatosisStem cell rescue

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