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Elastofibroma dorsi: review of 4 cases
Javier A Cavallasca1, Debora I Sohn, Ariel R Borgia
1Sección de Reumatología y Enfermedades Autoinmunes Sistémicas, Hospital J.B. Iturraspe, Santa Fe, Argentina. jcavallasca@yahoo.com.ar
Reumatologia Clinica
|March 23, 2012
Summary
Elastofibroma dorsi is a rare, benign tumor. Diagnosis relies on imaging, with surgery only needed in select cases.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Elastofibroma dorsi is an uncommon, benign fibroelastic neoplasm.
- It typically affects women over 50, often in the subscapular region, and can be bilateral.
Observation:
- This study presents four patients aged 53-73 with elastofibroma dorsi.
- While often asymptomatic, patients may experience mild scapular pain during movement.
Findings:
- Diagnosis is primarily based on clinical presentation and imaging modalities like ultrasound, CT, and MRI.
- Biopsy is reserved for cases lacking characteristic imaging findings.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis via imaging can often obviate the need for biopsy.
- Surgical excision is a treatment option, though conservative management is feasible for many patients.
