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What is the prevalence of Elastofibroma Dorsi?

How many people does Elastofibroma Dorsi affect? Does it have the same prevalence in men and women? And in the different countries?

Prevalence of Elastofibroma Dorsi

Elastofibroma dorsi is a rare benign soft tissue tumor that typically occurs in the infrascapular region of the back, between the lower scapula and the thoracic wall. It is most commonly found in individuals over the age of 50, with a higher prevalence in women. The exact prevalence of elastofibroma dorsi is not well-established, but it is estimated to occur in approximately 2-3% of the general population. Although it is generally considered a benign condition, it can cause discomfort and pain in some cases. Surgical excision may be recommended for symptomatic cases.



Elastofibroma dorsi is a rare benign soft tissue tumor that typically occurs in the infrascapular region of the back, between the lower scapula and the thoracic wall. It is most commonly found in individuals over the age of 50, with a higher prevalence in women than men.


The exact prevalence of elastofibroma dorsi is not well-established due to its often asymptomatic nature and the possibility of underdiagnosis. However, studies have estimated its occurrence to be around 2-3% in the general population, making it a relatively uncommon condition.


Elastofibroma dorsi is typically characterized by the gradual development of a painless, slow-growing mass in the affected area. It is often bilateral, meaning it occurs on both sides of the back, although it can also be unilateral. The tumor is composed of fibrous and elastic tissue, and its development is thought to be related to repetitive mechanical stress or genetic factors.


While elastofibroma dorsi is generally considered a benign condition, it can occasionally cause discomfort or pain, especially when it impinges on nearby structures. In such cases, surgical excision may be considered for symptomatic relief.


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I discovered I had this a couple of months ago. Thank God they are benign, so I think myself lucky, but I would like to meet other people with the same condition and would like to participate in more research if possible as very little seems to be kn...
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Like Anna (hi Anna, if you read this!), I'm scared of surgery.  I found a report of a clinic in Italy which has performed laser ablation of ED and I contacted them via the website but got no reply.   So I don't know how much trying this would co...
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