Abstract
Background: Elastofibroma dorsi is a relatively rare soft-tissue tumor of the elderly with typical localization to the subscapular area. To date, few cases have been reported in the dermatology literature. The differential diagnosis includes frequently observed subcutaneous neoplasms such as lipoma, fibrolipoma or more aggressive tumors. The diagnosis is made with histologic examination. Case report: We present a typical case of elastofibroma dorsi, studied with ultrasound investigation and color-power Doppler, and discuss the correlation with the histologic picture. Conclusions: Considering the strict correspondence between the characteristic histologic findings of elastofibroma and the specific ultrasound pattern, we believe that ultrasound investigation with color and power Doppler allows, in typical cases, a definitive diagnosis of elastofibroma.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1100-1103 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | International Journal of Dermatology |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Sep 2006 |
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Elastofibroma dorsi : Histologic and echographic considerations. / Cota, Carlo; Solivetti, Francesco; Kovacs, Daniela; Cristiani, Renzo; Amantea, Ada.
In: International Journal of Dermatology, Vol. 45, No. 9, 09.2006, p. 1100-1103.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Elastofibroma dorsi
T2 - Histologic and echographic considerations
AU - Cota, Carlo
AU - Solivetti, Francesco
AU - Kovacs, Daniela
AU - Cristiani, Renzo
AU - Amantea, Ada
PY - 2006/9
Y1 - 2006/9
N2 - Background: Elastofibroma dorsi is a relatively rare soft-tissue tumor of the elderly with typical localization to the subscapular area. To date, few cases have been reported in the dermatology literature. The differential diagnosis includes frequently observed subcutaneous neoplasms such as lipoma, fibrolipoma or more aggressive tumors. The diagnosis is made with histologic examination. Case report: We present a typical case of elastofibroma dorsi, studied with ultrasound investigation and color-power Doppler, and discuss the correlation with the histologic picture. Conclusions: Considering the strict correspondence between the characteristic histologic findings of elastofibroma and the specific ultrasound pattern, we believe that ultrasound investigation with color and power Doppler allows, in typical cases, a definitive diagnosis of elastofibroma.
AB - Background: Elastofibroma dorsi is a relatively rare soft-tissue tumor of the elderly with typical localization to the subscapular area. To date, few cases have been reported in the dermatology literature. The differential diagnosis includes frequently observed subcutaneous neoplasms such as lipoma, fibrolipoma or more aggressive tumors. The diagnosis is made with histologic examination. Case report: We present a typical case of elastofibroma dorsi, studied with ultrasound investigation and color-power Doppler, and discuss the correlation with the histologic picture. Conclusions: Considering the strict correspondence between the characteristic histologic findings of elastofibroma and the specific ultrasound pattern, we believe that ultrasound investigation with color and power Doppler allows, in typical cases, a definitive diagnosis of elastofibroma.
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JO - International Journal of Dermatology
JF - International Journal of Dermatology
SN - 0011-9059
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