If the spinal cord lipoma is small and asymptomatic, it can be left in place without surgery, but regular checkups are needed; if the lipoma is large and compresses or adheres, surgery is recommended.
Spinal cord lipoma is a benign tumor. If the lipoma is relatively small, the location of growth does not compress the spinal cord or nerves, and there are no symptoms, surgery can be withheld for the time being, but regular checkups are needed to observe changes in the tumor, so that timely treatment can be provided when symptoms occur.
If the lipoma increases in size and presses on the spinal cord, resulting in adhesion between the spinal cord and nerves, compression of the spinal cord and nerves, then treatment is needed, and symptoms may include pain, limb sensory impairment, muscle atrophy, etc. The treatment method is usually based on surgery.
Whether a spinal cord lipoma requires surgery or not depends on the specific situation, and it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination and to follow the doctor’s recommendation.