ELASTOFIBROMA DORSI - MRI DIAGNOSIS IN A YOUNG GIRL

Elastofibroma dorsi is a slowly growing tumour-like process composed o f an ill-defined mass of fibro-elastic tissue. It occurs almost exclus ively in the elderly and is thought to result from mechanical friction , It has received little attention in the radiological literature and is considered a rare lesion. With indications for computerised imaging expanding, elastofibroma dorsi will probably be seen more frequently. This report describes an elastofibroma presenting in an 11-year-old g irl and its appearance by magnetic resonance imaging. Presumptive diag nosis by magnetic resonance imaging may prevent unnecessary radical su rgery.