Osteochondroma of the medial border of the scapula: a rare case report
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https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20262068Keywords:
Osteochondroma (D015831), Scapula (D012540), Benign bone tumor (D001859)Abstract
Osteochondroma is the most frequently encountered benign bone tumor. It is characterized by a bony protrusion with a hyaline cartilage cap covering it, and it is often referred to as an exostosis. The pathognomonic features of osteochondroma are the presence of both medullary and cortical bone with continuity with the parent bone, which helps in diagnosing the tumor. The most common sites of osteochondromas are the metaphysis of long bones. But the scapula is a rare site of occurrence for an osteochondroma. Radiographic imaging, preferably with MRI or CT, helps confirm the benign nature of the tumor. However, a definitive diagnosis requires a biopsy and histopathological examination. Often, open surgical resection is the definitive treatment modality.
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