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Mohamed S Suliman¹, Zachary S Higginbothom¹, Ahmed Amro²

¹Internal Medicine, Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, USA.

|March 18, 2020

Summary

Elastofibroma dorsi (ED) is a benign tumor often found near the scapula. Biopsy is usually unnecessary, and treatment is only recommended for symptomatic cases to avoid misdiagnosis.

Keywords:

benign tumor elastofibroma soft tissue mass

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Background:

Elastofibroma dorsi (ED) is a rare, benign connective tissue tumor.
It typically presents as a slow-growing mass, often on the inferior scapula.
ED can be mistaken for malignancy, causing patient anxiety.

Observation:

A 70-year-old female, post-lung cancer resection, presented with a scapular lump.
Multiple specialists evaluated the patient, and a biopsy confirmed Elastofibroma dorsi.
The patient's apprehension stemmed from the possibility of malignancy.

Findings:

Biopsy confirmed the scapular mass as Elastofibroma dorsi.
This benign soft tissue tumor does not require aggressive diagnostic workup.
Treatment is reserved for symptomatic presentations.

Implications:

Educating physicians about ED is crucial to prevent unnecessary diagnostic procedures.
Timely diagnosis of ED can reduce patient anxiety and healthcare costs.
Asymptomatic ED lesions warrant observation rather than surgical intervention.