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Elastofibroma of the stomach.

Marie-Christine Saint-Paul1, Sandra Musso, Nathalie Cardot-Leccia

  • 1Service d'Anatomie Pathologique Hôpital Pasteur, CHU Nice, France.

Pathology, Research and Practice
|November 19, 2003
PubMed
Summary

A rare gastric elastofibroma, a benign tumor, was found in a 76-year-old woman presenting with abdominal pain. This case highlights elastofibromatous change in the gastrointestinal tract, a seldom-seen occurrence.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Elastofibromas are typically benign soft tissue tumors, most commonly found in the subscapular region.
  • Gastrointestinal elastofibromas are exceptionally rare, with limited documented cases in medical literature.

Observation:

  • A 76-year-old female patient presented with abdominal pain attributed to a gastric tumor.
  • Gastric resection revealed a yellowish, unencapsulated lesion.
  • Histological examination identified abundant collagen fibers interspersed with numerous elastic serrated fibers.

Findings:

  • The resected gastric tumor was diagnosed as an elastofibroma.
  • The histological features confirmed the presence of characteristic collagen and elastic fibers.

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Implications:

  • This case expands the understanding of elastofibroma occurrence, noting its rare manifestation within the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in cases of unexplained abdominal pain and gastric lesions.
  • Contributes to the limited literature on gastrointestinal elastofibromas, aiding future diagnostic and research efforts.