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Neurology (Expert Forum)
Reoccurence rate of Lipomas?
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Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-JT, Apr 27, 2002 12:00AM
I did an extensive medical literature search regarding lipomas and did not find any articles specifically addressing the recurrence rate. One problem is that lipomas in this region are very rare. Also, the current neurosurgical recommendations are for INcomplete removal due to the "stickiness" of the tumor to elegant structures in this area and the inherent risk of trying to cut it all out without damaging nearby nerves. However, within some papers that talk about incomplete removal, they reported that patients did well at least 3 years out.
This is a very interesting question and I will continue to keep an eye open for more info. If I find something, I shall add it to this string. Good luck.
This is a very interesting question and I will continue to keep an eye open for more info. If I find something, I shall add it to this string. Good luck.