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Bilateral elastofibroma dorsi: A case report.

Inanc Samil Sarici1, Elif Basbay2, Mehdi Mustu3

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Kadirli State Hospital, Osmaniye, Turkey.

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|December 2, 2014
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Elastofibroma dorsi (EFD) is a benign tumor often found in elderly individuals. Surgical removal is recommended only for symptomatic cases, with imaging aiding diagnosis and potentially avoiding unnecessary procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Radiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Elastofibroma dorsi (EFD) is a slow-growing, benign soft tissue tumor with unclear pathogenesis.
  • Typically located in the subscapular region of elderly individuals, EFD can be unilateral or bilateral.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnostic utility of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for Elastofibroma dorsi.
  • To emphasize surgical indications and management for symptomatic EFD.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a 62-year-old woman with bilateral EFD and back pain.
  • Surgical excision of bilateral EFD masses via posterolateral subscapular incisions.

Main Results:

  • Complete resolution of symptoms and discomfort post-surgery.
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Elastofibroma dorsiMagnetic resonance imagingSurgery

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  • MRI is highlighted as a valuable tool for EFD assessment, potentially avoiding biopsy and surgery.

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    • EFD pathogenesis remains unclear, presenting non-specifically and mimicking other periscapular tumors.
    • Symptomatic EFD requires simple excision; imaging is crucial for diagnosis.