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Elastofibroma: An Uncommon Tumor Revisited
Rashmi Patnayak1, Amitabh Jena2, Sarla Settipalli3
1Department of Pathology, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery
|April 16, 2016
Summary
Elastofibromas are rare, slow-growing benign soft-tissue tumors. Accurate histopathology diagnosis is crucial to avoid unnecessary surgical resection for these tumors.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Elastofibromas are rare, benign soft-tissue tumors.
- They predominantly affect elderly females and commonly occur in the infrascapular region.
- Surgical resection is typically reserved for symptomatic cases.
Observation:
- A case of elastofibroma in a 46-year-old female is presented, featuring a gradually increasing soft-tissue swelling.
- The mass, measuring 8 cm × 6 cm, was located in the right inferior subscapular region over a 2-year period.
- Microscopic examination revealed characteristic eosinophilic, beaded elastic fibers, confirmed by Verhoeff's elastic stain.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of elastofibroma.
- The presence of characteristic beaded elastic fibers is a key diagnostic feature.
- Accurate histopathological diagnosis is essential for appropriate patient management.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of histopathology in diagnosing elastofibromas.
- A definitive diagnosis can prevent unnecessary wide and radical surgical resections.
- Accurate diagnosis ensures conservative management for benign conditions like elastofibroma.
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