title: Elastofibroma dorsi: an immunochemical study of collagen content.
abstract: The types of collagen present in a case of elastofibroma dorsi were determined using type specific, characterized collagen antibodies. The presence of type II collagen (normally present only in articular cartilage and in selected ocular structures) is discussed with regard to the pathogenesis of this lesion, and the use of collagen antibodies is discussed with regard to their potential value in better characterizing and classifying mesenchymal tumors.
mesh_terms: D003094:Collagen / Q000032:analysis* / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D005350:Fibroma / Q000032:analysis* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D007158:Immunologic Techniques; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008875:Middle Aged; D012540:Scapula; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000032:analysis* / Q000648:ultrastructure
chemical_list: D003094:Collagen