Elastofibroma dorsi

Case contributed by Fadi Ali
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pain at the left subscapular region.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
ct

Evidence of ill-defined soft tissue masses seen at the infrascapular regions bilaterally deep to the serratus anterior and latissimus dorsi muscles, being larger on the left side, with attenuation that is similar to the adjacent muscles. The overlying muscles are displaced but not invaded.

Case Discussion

Elastofibroma dorsi is a benign soft tissue tumor, seen frequently in elderly women, classically located in the infrascapular regions, It is thought that it results from recurrent friction in the area between the inferior scapula and posterior chest wall.

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