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Osteochondroma of the scapula: a case report
Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology volume 8, pages 33–35 (2007)
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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.
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Salini, V., De Amicis, D., Guerra, G. et al. Osteochondroma of the scapula: a case report. J Orthopaed Traumatol 8, 33–35 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10195-007-0159-8
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10195-007-0159-8