title: Bilateral elastofibroma dorsi. Two case reports.
abstract: Elastofibroma dorsi is a benign fibroproliferative lesion of unknown pathogenesis. It is most commonly found in the periscapular region in elderly women. The majority of patients are asymptomatic. The lesions have a characteristic location and a specific magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appearance allowing accurate prospective diagnosis. The importance of recognizing the benign nature of this lesion to avoid an unnecessary operation is apparent. We describe two cases of bilateral elastofibroma dorsi with characteristic findings on MRI and typical histological appearances.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging, National Taiwan University, Medical College and Hospital, Taipei.
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Hsieh
authors.forename: T T
authors.initials: TT
authors.lastname: Shih
authors.forename: Y W
authors.initials: YW
authors.lastname: Li
mesh_terms: D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005350:Fibroma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012540:Scapula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology