Elastofibroma and pre-elastofibroma—a biopsy and autopsy study

Giebel, G.; Bierhoff, E.; Vogel, Jakob

doi:10.1016/s0748-7983(96)91781-3

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“…The pathogenesis of this tumor has not been fully elucidated, although mechanical friction between the chest wall and the inferior tip of the scapula may be involved in the development of ED. Giebel et al (1) hypothesized, based on the discovery of pre-elastofibroma-like changes in 81% of their autopsy series, that ED may be part of the aging process. The high incidence of bilateral lesions (33-100%) (2,3) also indicates the reactive nature of this type of tumor.…”

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Elastofibroma dorsi: Surgical indications and complications of a rare soft tissue tumor

Nagano

Yokouchi

Setoyama

et al. 2014

Molecular and Clinical Oncology

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Abstract. Elastofibroma dorsi (ED) is a tumor that develops in the space between the lower angle of the scapula and the posterior thoracic wall. Due to the rarity of this type of tumor, the number of reported consecutive series is limited. Surgical excision, usually recommended for symptomatic cases to confirm diagnosis and relieve symptoms, has been associated with a high complication rate. To analyze the clinical characteristics and outcomes of surgical treatment, we retrospectively reviewed 20 consecutive cases of surgically resected ED. Of the 20 patients, 14 (70%) exhibited preoperative symptoms associated with the tumor. The mean diameter of the resected tumors averaged 72 mm (range, 45-110 mm). The surgical outcomes were satisfactory, except for the development of hematoma or seroma in 9 cases (43%), 8 of which achieved a complete resolution with conservative treatment. Age, hypertension, the presence of preoperative tumor-related symptoms and intraoperative bleeding were not found to be significantly associated with the incidence of hematoma. However, tumor diameter and the duration of postoperative drainage were significantly associated with occurrence of hematoma (P= 0.02 and P= 0.01, respectively). Surgical resection should only be recommended for symptomatic patients, due to the high incidence of postoperative complications. To prevent the development of postoperative hematoma or seroma, careful observation of the wound, with suction drainage for >7 days and additional surgical procedures to facilitate adhesion of the wound margins, are recommended.

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Elastofibroma dorsi: Surgical indications and complications of a rare soft tissue tumor

Nagano

Yokouchi

Setoyama

et al. 2014

Molecular and Clinical Oncology

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“…JÃ¤rviand Lansimies [2] found elastofibroma dorsi in 24% of women and 11% of men older than age 55, with no cases in patients younger than 55 years. Preelastofibroma changes, defined as weakly elastinophilic fibrillar material without definite elastic tissue formation, were found to be present in 81% of patients in an autopsy series of 100 cases [3].…”

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Elastofibroma dorsi: prevalence in an elderly patient population as revealed by CT.

Brandser

Goree²,

El‐Khoury³

1998

American Journal of Roentgenology

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“…5,6 . Preelastofibrom benzeri değişiklikler ise %81 oranında görülmüştür 5 . Klinik olarak elastofibrom olgularının çoğu asemptomatiktir., olguların bazılarında lokal ağrı ve şişlik şikayeti mevcuttur …”

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“…Takiplerinde enfeksiyon gelişen hastaya uygun tedavi uygulandı. 5,6 . Otopsi çalışmalarında elastofibrom görülme sıklığı % 13-16,6 arasında değişmektedir 5,6 .…”

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Rare Soft Tissue Lesions That Can Be Encountered in various locations: Elastofibroma Dorsi

Azatçam¹,

Altun²,

Şahin³

2017

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bsbd@balikesir.edu.tr www.bau-sbdergisi.com ÖZET Elastofibroma dorsi, sıklıkla göğüs duvarının subskapular bölgesinde görülen, kapsülsüz olduğu için sınırları iyi ayırt edilemeyen, nadir görülen, fibröz dokudan kaynaklanıp yavaş büyüme eğiliminde olan yumuşak doku tümörüdür. Etyolojisi tam olarak tanımlanamamıştır. Hastaların büyük çoğu asemptomatiktir; semptomatik olgular çoğunlukla omuz hareketleriyle belirginleşen skapula altında şişlik ve sırtta hissedilen rahatsızlık hissi ile başvururlar. Tanıda görüntüleme yöntemlerinden faydalanılır. MRG bulguları tanıda çoğu zaman yeterli olmaktadır. Tanıyı kesinleştirmek için iğne aspirasyonu veya insizyonel biyopsi yapılabilir ancak eksizyonel biyopsi tercih edilmelidir. Tedavisi yakınması olan hastalarda marjinal sınırlarda kitlenin çıkartılmasıdır.Biz bu çalışmamızda; omuz hareketleriyle gelişen rahatsızlık hissi ve skapula altında hissedilen kitle lezyonu şikayetleriyle başvuran 49 yaşında bayan hastada klinik muayene ve görüntüleme yöntemleri ile tanı konulan, cerrahi eksizyon ile tedavi edilen nadir görülen elastofibroma dorsi olgumuzu paylaşmak istedik. Anahtar Kelimeler: Elastofibroma dorsi, subscapularis kitle, ekstratorasik kitle lezyonu SUMMARYElastofibroma dorsi is a slowly growing, rarely seen soft tissue tumor that is originated from fibrous tissue, is frequently observed in the subscapularis region of the chest wall, whose boundaries can not be distinguished because of it's encapsulated. The etiology has not been fully defined. Most of the patients are asymptomatic; symptomatic patients often present with lump under scapula that demonstrates with shoulder movements and discomfort is sensed in the back. İmaging procedures are useful for diagnosis. Most of the time MRI findings are sufficient. Incisional biopsy or needle aspiration can be performed to confirm the diagnosis however excisional biopsy should be preferred. Treatment of the symptomatic patients is to remove the mass with marginal boundaries.In this study we would like to share rarely seen elastofibroma dorsi case that is diagnosed by clinical examination and imaging modalities in 49 years old female patient that is admitted with the sense of discomfort which develops with shoulder movements and feeling of a mass under scapula; is treated by is surgical excision.

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Elastofibroma and pre-elastofibroma—a biopsy and autopsy study

Cited by 64 publications

References 17 publications

Elastofibroma dorsi: Surgical indications and complications of a rare soft tissue tumor

Elastofibroma dorsi: Surgical indications and complications of a rare soft tissue tumor

Elastofibroma dorsi: prevalence in an elderly patient population as revealed by CT.

Rare Soft Tissue Lesions That Can Be Encountered in various locations: Elastofibroma Dorsi

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