Elastofibroma dorsi: a forgotten cause of chest pain.

OBJECTIVES: Elastofibroma dorsi is an uncommon benign tumor, typically located in the subscapularis region. Our goal is to describe the main features of elastofibroma dorsi to increase awareness of its existence and proper management.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: We report a case of a 59-year-old woman with bilateral Elastofibroma dorsi and made a brief review of the epidemiological, clinical and radiodiagnostic features of this entity.

RESULTS: Imaging features can confidently diagnose this lesion, especially MRI, in addition to physical examination, with no need for biopsy.

CONCLUSIONS: This entity should be part of the differential diagnosis in patients with chest pain in order to avoid unnecessary medical, radiological or surgical procedures and provide proper management of such lesions.