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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2001; 05(2): 103-106
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-15661
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Elastofibroma Dorsi: CT and MR Imaging Findings

Sho Kudo
  • Department of Radiology, Saga Medical School, Saga, Japan
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31 December 2001 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Elastofibroma dorsi is a benign fibroelastic tumor of unknown etiology that arises bilaterally or unilaterally at the lower subscapular level. It can be easily diagnosed on computed tomography or magnetic resonance images and should not be mistaken for a malignant tumor.

KEYWORD

Elastofibroma dorsi - magnetic resonance imaging - computed tomography

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