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Title: Bilateral elastofibroma dorsi: proper positioning for an accurate diagnosis. Author: Kara M, Dikmen E, Kara SA, Atasoy P. Journal: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg; 2002 Nov; 22(5):839-41. PubMed ID: 12414059. Abstract: Elastofibroma dorsi is a rare, slow-growing, ill-defined soft tissue tumor of the chest wall, most commonly located beneath the rhomboid major and latissimus dorsi muscles. It is usually unilateral, and bilateral involvement occurs in only 10% of patients. We report herein a case of a 56-year-old woman with bilateral elastofibroma dorsi. The patient was found to have bilateral involvement of the tumor following a physical examination with proper positioning. An elastofibroma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of tumors deeply located at the periscapular area. Meticulous physical examination may reveal a nonpalpable coexisting tumor with deep subscapular location and help the accurate diagnosis of bilateral elastofibroma dorsi, hence preventing a secondary operation.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]