Bilateral Nerve Involvement in Lipomatosis of Nerve.
J Surg Orthop Adv
; 30(1): 44-49, 2021.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33851914
ABSTRACT
Lipomatosis of nerve (LN) is an intriguing pathological entity defined by the abundance of fibro-adipose tissue within the epineurium, a pathognomonic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and frequently associated nerve-territory overgrowth. A recent systematic review showed that the majority of cases are unilateral and predominately involve the median nerve. We reviewed bilateral cases of LN to further understand this pathology. We conducted a review of the literature and our institutional databases. The cases from the literature were sorted into three groups - bilaterally confirmed LN (n = 9), unilaterally confirmed, opposite side probable LN (n = 4), and probable bilateral LN (n = 10). Review of our institutional databases identified one case a 47-year-old man. MRI revealed LN of the brachial plexus bilaterally. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of brachial plexus LN occurring bilaterally. More research is necessary on this topic to further understand the genetic background of this entity, particularly in relationship to the overgrowth. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 30(1)044-049, 2021).
Search on Google
Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Lipomatosis
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
/
Male
/
Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Surg Orthop Adv
Journal subject:
ORTOPEDIA
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
República Checa
Publication country:
EEUU
/
ESTADOS UNIDOS
/
ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
/
EUA
/
UNITED STATES
/
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
/
US
/
USA