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Bilateral Elastofibroma Dorsi Managed With Single-Stage Resection in the Prone Position: A Case Report
Carlos Rafael Luna-Lizárraga1, Enrique Berebichez-Fastlicht1, Roberto Berebichez-Fridman1
1Orthopaedic Surgery Department American British Cowdray Medical Center Mexico City Mexico.
Clinical Case Reports
|October 3, 2025
Summary
Elastofibroma dorsi, a rare benign tumor, typically affects older women near the scapula. Surgical resection in the prone position offers a safe and effective treatment for symptomatic cases.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Elastofibroma dorsi is a rare, benign mesenchymal tumor.
- It commonly presents in older women, often near the inferior angle of the scapula.
- Symptoms may include pain and crepitus during shoulder movement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the diagnostic and treatment modalities for elastofibroma dorsi.
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of single-stage prone position resection.
Main Methods:
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the preferred diagnostic tool.
- Surgical resection is indicated for symptomatic elastofibroma dorsi.
- Single-stage resection in the prone position is a described surgical approach.
Main Results:
- MRI provides detailed imaging for diagnosis.
- Symptomatic cases warrant surgical intervention.
- Prone position resection is a valid and safe surgical option.
Conclusions:
- Elastofibroma dorsi requires accurate diagnosis, often via MRI.
- Symptomatic tumors necessitate surgical management.
- Single-stage prone resection is a safe and effective treatment strategy.
