Transient allodynia following caudal lipoma excision: a case report

Allodynia is the sensation of pain due to non-painful stimuli. It usually occurs due to destructive lesions of the spinal cord or peripheral nerves. Allodynia following intradural lipoma surgery has been reported previously. We herein report a case of allodynia developed after microsurgical caudal l...

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Published in:Asian spine journal 2011-12, Vol.5 (4), p.250-252
Main Authors: Kalemci, Orhan, Ozer, Ercan, Yucesoy, Kemal, Arda, Mehmet Nuri, Erkin, Yüksel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anticonvulsants
Automation
Case Report
Case reports
Fatty acids
Hyperalgesia
Lipoma
Morphine
Pain
Pain perception
Peripheral nerves
Spinal cord injuries
Surgery
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Summary:Allodynia is the sensation of pain due to non-painful stimuli. It usually occurs due to destructive lesions of the spinal cord or peripheral nerves. Allodynia following intradural lipoma surgery has been reported previously. We herein report a case of allodynia developed after microsurgical caudal lipoma excision without associated spinal cord injury.
ISSN:1976-1902
1976-7846
DOI:10.4184/asj.2011.5.4.250