Elastofibroma dorsi: imaging-guided minimally invasive treatment using percutaneous CO 2 cryoablation.
Giovanni Mauri, Pierluigi Glielmo, Francesco Cammarata et al.
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Case in brief
A 66-year-old man presented with a symptomatic left elastofibroma dorsi, which was non-painful but caused mechanical symptoms. He opted for a minimally invasive treatment instead of surgery. Pre-treatment MRI revealed a lesion measuring 48 × 18 × 70 mm. The lesion was successfully treated with US-CT-guided percutaneous CO2 cryoablation, resulting in significant size reduction and complete resolution of symptoms at 3-month follow-up.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Percutaneous CO2 cryoablation may be a viable minimally invasive treatment for symptomatic elastofibroma dorsi, offering an alternative to surgical excision.
Why it matters
This case highlights the potential of CO2 cryoablation in managing elastofibroma dorsi, suggesting a practical and economic alternative to traditional methods.