Atypical appearance of a neural foraminal elastofibroma of the lumbar spine mimicking a schwannoma on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging

Jpn J Radiol. 2010 May;28(4):314-7. doi: 10.1007/s11604-010-0419-z. Epub 2010 May 29.

Abstract

Elastofibromas are rare benign lesions that are most commonly found in the periscapular region. We describe a rare case of a 40-year-old woman presenting with right buttock radiating pain. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a homogeneously enhanced mass occupying the right neural foramen at the L4/5 level. The clinical and radiological presentation suggested a schwannoma. Pathology examination of the tissue indicated elastofibroma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Fibroma / diagnosis*
  • Fibroma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / pathology*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Neurilemmoma / diagnosis
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / pathology
  • Spinal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Contrast Media