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Erschienen in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer 3/2020

08.05.2020 | Case Report

Recurrent Overt Gastrointestinal Bleeding from Ulcerated Gastric Elastofibroma: Unprecedented Presentation of a Rare Condition

verfasst von: Ilaria Loconte, Mariabeatrice Principi, Giuseppe Ingravallo, Nicola Castellaneta, Enzo Ierardi, Alfredo Di Leo

Erschienen in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer | Ausgabe 3/2020

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Elastofibroma is a benign and uncommon soft-tissue tumor, which is histologically characterized by an excessive accumulation of elastic fibers associated with fibrous tissue. The lesion most commonly occurs between lower scapula and chest wall of elderly people with a female predominance; thus, it is usually reported as “elastofibroma dorsi” [1]. In the scapular region, it is thought to be the result of long-standing mechanical irritation. The diagnosis is based on histological features, especially the specific staining of elastic fibers, and the treatment consists in the surgical removal. …
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Titel
Recurrent Overt Gastrointestinal Bleeding from Ulcerated Gastric Elastofibroma: Unprecedented Presentation of a Rare Condition
verfasst von
Ilaria Loconte
Mariabeatrice Principi
Giuseppe Ingravallo
Nicola Castellaneta
Enzo Ierardi
Alfredo Di Leo
Publikationsdatum
08.05.2020
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer / Ausgabe 3/2020
Print ISSN: 1941-6628
Elektronische ISSN: 1941-6636
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12029-020-00412-0

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