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Betül Ünal1, Ali Uzar2, Murat Şedele3
1Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Akdeniz University, 07058 Antalya, Turkey.
Case Reports in Pathology
|January 29, 2015
Summary
This case report details a rare bilateral elastofibrolipoma, a benign tumor. The findings highlight the importance of thorough examination for this unusual condition.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Elastofibrolipoma is a rare, benign soft tissue tumor.
- Typically presents as a solitary lesion, often in the subscapular region.
- Bilateral occurrence has not been previously documented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a unique case of bilateral elastofibrolipoma.
- To describe the imaging and histopathological findings.
- To contribute to the literature on rare tumor presentations.
Main Methods:
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for lesion characterization.
- Histopathological examination of tissue samples.
- Genetic analysis for copy number variations.
Main Results:
- MRI revealed masses adjacent to the left scapula and in the right subscapular area.
- Microscopy showed abnormal elastic fibers, globules, mature adipose tissue, and collagen bands.
- Genetic analysis revealed no DNA copy number changes.
Conclusions:
- Diagnosis of bilateral elastofibrolipoma confirmed.
- This represents the first reported case of bilateral elastofibrolipoma.
- Emphasizes the need for comprehensive evaluation in suspected cases.
