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Elastofibroma dorsi: MR and CT findings

R Soler¹, I Requejo, F Pombo

¹Department of Radiology, Hospital Juan Canalejo, La Coruña, Spain.

European Journal of Radiology

|August 26, 1998

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Elastofibroma dorsi, a benign soft tissue lesion, is often diagnosed using MRI and CT scans. These imaging techniques help differentiate it from other conditions, avoiding unnecessary surgery.

Area of Science:

Radiology
Oncology
Pathology

Background:

Elastofibroma dorsi is a rare, benign soft tissue proliferation.
It typically occurs in the periscapular region.

Observation:

This study reports on four female patients with elastofibroma dorsi.
The lesion presented as an elongated mass intertwined with fat.

Findings:

Characteristic findings on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) aid in diagnosis.
The mass was located between the ribs and serratus muscle, deep to the scapula's inferior angle.

Implications:

Accurate diagnosis via imaging can prevent the need for radical surgical intervention.
Understanding imaging characteristics is crucial for differentiating elastofibroma dorsi from malignant tumors.

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