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Elastofibroma Dorsi: An Uncommon Benign Pseudotumour
Joint Authors
Carter, Simon R.
Abudu, Adesegun
Sumathi, Vaiyapuri
Davies, A. M.
Tillman, Roger M.
Grimer, Robert J.
Chandrasekar, C. R.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2008, Issue 2008 (31 Dec. 2008), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2008-02-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Elastofibroma dorsi is an uncommon benign soft tissue pseudotumour usually located at the lower pole of the scapula, deep to serratus anterior, and often attached to the periosteum of the ribs, presenting with long history of swelling and occasionally pain and discomfort.
This lesion is usually seen in patients over the age of 50 years and is not uncommonly mistaken as a malignant tumour because of its size and location deep to the periscapular muscles.
Review of the orthopaedic oncology database of 17 500 patients revealed that there were 15 patients with elastofibroma dorsi.
There were 12 males and 3 females, mean age at diagnosis of 68.4 years range 51–79 years.
The diagnosis was confirmed by MRI in 3 patients, excision biopsy in 3 patients, trucut biopsy in 8 patients and open biopsy in 1 patient.
Eight patients had excision of the lesion which was symptomatic.
There have been no recurrences.
We highlight the clinical and radiological presentation of elastofibroma dorsi to increase awareness of its existence and management.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chandrasekar, C. R.& Grimer, Robert J.& Carter, Simon R.& Tillman, Roger M.& Abudu, Adesegun& Davies, A. M.…[et al.]. 2008. Elastofibroma Dorsi: An Uncommon Benign Pseudotumour. Complexity،Vol. 2008, no. 2008, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chandrasekar, C. R.…[et al.]. Elastofibroma Dorsi: An Uncommon Benign Pseudotumour. Complexity No. 2008 (2008), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chandrasekar, C. R.& Grimer, Robert J.& Carter, Simon R.& Tillman, Roger M.& Abudu, Adesegun& Davies, A. M.…[et al.]. Elastofibroma Dorsi: An Uncommon Benign Pseudotumour. Complexity. 2008. Vol. 2008, no. 2008, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-988265
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-988265