Osteochondroma of the scapula: a case report

Abstract

Osteochondroma is one of the most common benign tumors of the axial skeleton. Location of a solitary exostosis in the scapula is relatively rare. We report the case of an osteochondroma of the scapula in a 13-year-old boy. Because of the atypical location with nonspecific shoulder pain, the diagnosis is often made late. CT is necessary to determine the correct position of the osteochondroma. Despite the young age of the patient, surgical excision of the exostosis was performed, because of an arising thoracic pressure pain. The outcome was good, the patient noticed disappearance of previous painful symptoms, and a normal profile of the scapula was gained.

Solitary Osteochondroma at Unusual Sites: A Case Report and Literature Review

“…This case involves an asymptomatic mass that the mother of a 10-year-old child noticed. This mass was comparable to those reported in several other studies in the literature, considering other age groups, including having a similar presentation [ 11 , 16 , 23 - 30 ]. OCs of the anterior surface of the scapula present as a winging prominent scapula, commonly seen in HME, where surgical management is demanding.…”

“…Larger lesions often occur on the inferior part of the scapula because of a lack of space. Most osteochondral lesions of the scapula are located along the scapular equator [ 30 , 31 ]. Histological confirmation usually follows a clinical and radiographic diagnosis of OC [ 30 , 32 ].…”

“…Most osteochondral lesions of the scapula are located along the scapular equator [ 30 , 31 ]. Histological confirmation usually follows a clinical and radiographic diagnosis of OC [ 30 , 32 ].…”

Surgical treatment of rare case of scapula osteochondroma in a resource limited setting: A case report

“…These tumours are usually asymptotic and are discovered incidentally. Some patents may present with pain due to mechanical pressure to surrounding structures, fracture of the bony stalk of the tumour, neurovascular impingement, bursa formation and rarely malignant transformation of the cartilaginous cap, and only then is surgery considered best treatment [5,6].…”