In search of the 'back mouse'

J Fam Pract. 1993 Jun;36(6):657-9.

Abstract

The "back mouse" is a tender, fibrous, fatty subcutaneous nodule found in the lumbosacral area in up to 16% of people. It can be a treatable cause of low back pain that may be unrecognized by both specialists and generalists.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leg
  • Lipoma / diagnosis
  • Lipoma / physiopathology*
  • Lipoma / therapy
  • Low Back Pain / etiology*
  • Low Back Pain / therapy
  • Lumbosacral Region
  • Middle Aged
  • Pain / etiology
  • Pain Management
  • Punctures