Elastofibroma: diagnosis and treatment of six cases.

Elastofibroma is a rare, benign pseudotumor that arises from connective tissue, most commonly found at the right scapular tip. These tumors usually can be distinguished from malignant soft-tissue tumors by their anatomical location and also through imaging techniques. Although elastofibroma is rare, it is important for surgeons to be aware of this diagnosis to prevent unnecessary biopsies and unnecessary operations.

Effect of multiple-nodal basin drainage on cutaneous melanoma.

Hypothesis: The number of nodal basins draining a primary cutaneous melanoma is not an independent predictor of outcome.

Design: Post hoc analysis of patients entered into a randomized, prospective study.

Setting: Multi-institutional academic and community medical centers.