Elastofibroma dorsi: a rare cause of persistent shoulder pain

Authors: Bahadir, Cengiz; Gurleyik, Gunay; Topatan, Sena; Kurtulus, Duygu

Source: The Pain Clinic, Volume 19, Number 5, 2007 , pp. 240-242(3)

Publisher: Maney Publishing

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Abstract:

Elastofibroma dorsi is a rare pseudotumoural lesion which arises almost always from the tissues between the lower angle of the scapula and the thoracic wall. Pathogenesis of the elastofibroma dorsi has not been cleared. Although most cases are asymptomatic, it might cause pain and snapping scapula. It can be clinically mistaken with other benign and malign neoplasms developed in this area. As malign transformation is not reported, radical surgery is not recommended in asymptomatic and small tumours. This study presents a case of bilateral elastofibroma dorsi with persistent shoulder pain and a review of the literature.

Keywords: ELASTOFIBROMA DORSI; SHOULDER PAIN; SUBSCAPULAR NODULE; SNAPPING SCAPULA

Document Type: Conference report

DOI: 10.1179/016911107X268765

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