Dorsal Elastofibroma: A Cause of Snapping Scapula
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Abstract: Elastofibroma is a fibro-proliferative, benign, prolonged protracted lesion of the soft tissues. This is a retrospective descriptive study, covering all cases of elastofibromas with posterior thoracic localization. The study identified 10 cases of elastofibromas, collected in the orthopedic traumatology unit of Ibn Sina University Hospital of Rabat over a period of eight years (January 2010 - February 2018). The study identified 10 cases of dorsal elastofibromas, the mean age was 57 years (44 and 83 years) with a clear female predominance. Clinically, 8 of our patients (80%) had pain. Radiologically, all patients had scapular ultrasound, 5 an CT, and finally 3 an MRI. The average size of the lesion was 9.5 cm, with a size that varies between 5.5 and 15 cm. All our patients underwent surgical resection and the evolution was favorable in 100% of cases. Elastofibroma is a lesion that must be recognized in order to avoid unnecessary biopsies, or even an abusive surgery.
Authors and Affiliations
Mounir Rhounimi, Amine Azirar, Ayoub Bouya, Youness Sasbou, Mustafa Mahfoud, Ahmed El Bardouni, Mohammed Saleh Berrada, Fatima Zahra Rhouni, Rachida Latib
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