SEL is caused by an excess of adipose tissue accumulation localized to the thoracic and
lumbar regions of the spine. While the exact pathogenesis is not fully elucidated, the etiology …

Study Design: Narrative review of available literature. Objective: To summarize current
trends in pathogenesis and management of spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) and suggest …

The combination of obesity and pain may worsen a patient's functional status and quality of
life more than each condition in isolation. We systematically searched PubMed/MEDLINE …

Spinal epidural lipomatosis is defined by an excessive amount of epidural fat in the spinal
canal, usually in the lumbosacral tract: a well-known cause of lumbar pain and spinal …

Background Spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) refers to an excessive accumulation of fat
within the epidural space. It can be idiopathic or secondary, resulting in significant morbidity …

Introduction Lumbar spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) is a rare condition defined by an
excessive deposition of adipose tissue in the lumbar spinal canal. The objective of this case …

Purpose Spinal epidural lipomatosis is abnormal accumulation of normal fat in the epidural
space with weight loss suggested as first-line therapy in select symptomatic patients …

Overgrowth of epidural fat, known as spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL), can cause
symptomatic compression of the spinal cord, conus medullaris, or cauda equina. Suggested …

Spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL) is a rare condition characterized by an excessive
accumulation of adipose tissue in the spinal canal that can have a compressive effect on …

Background Exogenous systemic steroid exposure is a well-established risk factor for spinal
epidural lipomatosis (SEL), however the association between lumbosacral epidural steroid …