Elastofibroma dorsi: clinicopathological analysis of 76 cases

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Surgical Oncology
• Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

• Elastofibroma dorsi (ED) is a rare soft tissue tumor.
• Understanding its characteristics is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical, and treatment aspects of elastofibroma dorsi.
• To evaluate surgical outcomes for ED.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective study of 76 patients who underwent surgery for ED between January 2008 and December 2012.
• Clinical diagnosis, ultrasound, and CT scans were used for assessment.
• Surgical resection was the primary treatment modality.

Main Results:

• The average patient age was 49 years, with a female predominance.
• Subscapular location was consistent, with a significant difference between clinical and surgical tumor size.
• Complications included seroma (10.5%) and wound infection (5%); no recurrence was noted.

Conclusions:

• Surgical management of elastofibroma dorsi is characterized by its subscapular location and the tumor's adherence to the chest wall.
• Complete resection is effective in preventing recurrence.