Bilateral Elastofibroma Dorsi: Two Case Report
Resource
CLINICAL IMAGING v.23 n.1 pp.47-50
Journal
CLINICAL IMAGING
Journal Volume
v.23
Journal Issue
n.1
Pages
47-50
Date Issued
1999
Date
1999
Author(s)
HSIEH, SHU-CHIANG
LI, YIU-WAH
SHIH, TIFFANY TING-FANG
Abstract
Elastofibroma dorsi is a benign fibroproliferative lesion of unknown pathogenesis. It is most commonly found in the periscapular region in elderly women. The majority of patients are asymptomatic. The lesions have a characteristic location and a specific magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appearance allowing accurate prospective diagnosis. The importance of recognizing the benign nature of this lesion to avoid an unnecessary operation is apparent. We describe two cases of bilateral elastofibroma dorsi with characteristic findings on MRI and typical histological appearances.
Subjects
Elastofibroma
Chest wall tumor
Magnetic resonance imaging
Periscapular mass