Elastofibroma dorsi

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Work up for chest pain.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
ct

There are poorly defined soft-tissue masses with attenuation similar to that of the adjacent skeletal muscle located in the subscapular region, bilaterally.

Case Discussion

Features on CT scan are typical for elastofibroma dorsi which is a benign soft-tissue tumor with a characteristic location and imaging appearance. It is more frequently seen in older women.

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