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Elastofibroma dorsi: three cases of personal experience
Annasilvia Neri1, S Caruso, F Bettarini
1University of Siena, Policlinico "Le Scotte", Siena, Italy.
Il Giornale Di Chirurgia
|April 9, 2009
Summary
Elastofibroma dorsi, a rare soft tissue lesion, typically affects elderly women. This report details three cases, including a novel atypical location, highlighting diagnostic challenges.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Elastofibroma dorsi is a rare, slow-growing soft tissue neoplasm.
- It predominantly affects elderly women, typically in the infrascapular region.
- Characterized by fibro-elastic and fatty tissue, it can mimic aggressive lesions.
Observation:
- This study presents three cases of elastofibroma dorsi.
- Two cases exhibited the typical infrascapular location.
- One case presented an atypical location in the supraclavicular fossa.
Findings:
- Elastofibroma dorsi can present diagnostic challenges, potentially simulating malignant tumors.
- Differential diagnosis is crucial due to its potential for aggressive appearance.
- The identification of an atypical supraclavicular location expands the known anatomical distribution.
Implications:
- This report expands the understanding of elastofibroma dorsi's anatomical distribution.
- It underscores the importance of considering elastofibroma dorsi in the differential diagnosis of soft tissue masses.
- Further research may clarify the etiology and optimal management of this rare condition.
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