Dorsal spinal cord lipoma
Synonyms: Conus sparing spinal cord lipoma
A rare lipomatous dysraphic malformation characterized by attachment to the dorsal surface of the spinal cord but not extending to the conus. It can be associated with others features such as a stalk and vertebral bone abnormalities.
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