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Peculiar thousand leaves soft-tissue mass: Elastofibroma dorsi
Faten Limaiem1,2, Seifeddine Baccouch1,3, Mohamed Hajri1,3
1Tunis Faculty of Medicine University of Tunis El Manar Tunis Tunisia.
Elastofibroma dorsi is a rare benign soft-tissue tumor. Surgical removal is recommended for symptomatic cases, with excellent prognosis and very low recurrence rates following pathological diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Elastofibroma dorsi is an uncommon benign soft-tissue tumor.
- Its pathogenesis remains uncertain.
- Surgical excision is the primary treatment for symptomatic individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the clinical and pathological aspects of elastofibroma dorsi.
- To highlight the therapeutic approach and prognosis.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on elastofibroma dorsi.
- Analysis of diagnostic criteria and treatment outcomes.
Main Results:
- Diagnosis is confirmed post-operatively via pathological study.
- Surgical excision is effective for symptomatic elastofibroma dorsi.
- Prognosis is excellent with rare instances of recurrence.
Conclusions:
- Elastofibroma dorsi is a benign neoplasm.
- Surgical management offers a favorable outcome.
- Pathological confirmation is essential for diagnosis.
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