Soria Karla V, Contreras Ignacio J, Kobets Andrew, Cohen Lourdes
Pediatrics, Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Flushing, USA.
Pediatrics/Neonatal Division, Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Flushing, USA.
Cureus. 2025 Jul 9;17(7):e87596. doi: 10.7759/cureus.87596. eCollection 2025 Jul.
Lipomyelomeningocele (LMMC) is an uncommon type of closed spinal defect that falls under the broader category of spine bifida. This congenital condition may present at birth as a lumbosacral mass or manifest later in life with neurologic symptoms. In this report, we describe a neonate who was diagnosed with LMMC at birth and underwent timely surgical intervention during the neonatal period. The procedure was successful and the patient experienced no adverse outcome. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and prompt surgical repair.
脂肪脊髓脊膜膨出(LMMC)是一种不常见的闭合性脊柱缺陷,属于脊柱裂这一宽泛类别。这种先天性疾病在出生时可能表现为腰骶部肿块,或在以后的生活中出现神经症状。在本报告中,我们描述了一名出生时被诊断为脂肪脊髓脊膜膨出并在新生儿期接受及时手术干预的新生儿。手术成功,患者未出现不良后果。该病例强调了早期诊断和及时手术修复的重要性。