Journal article
Rare Case of Osteochondroma on the Dorsal Aspect of the Scapula
Curēus (Palo Alto, CA), Vol.13(8), e17051
08/10/2021
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17051
PMID: 34522529
Abstract
Osteochondroma, often referred to as exostosis, is the most common benign bone tumor characterized by a bony protuberance surrounded by a cartilaginous surface. Most osteochondromas are found on the metaphysis of long bones, with the dorsal aspect of the scapula being a rare site of occurrence for an exostosis. Radiographic imaging, preferably through MRI or CT, assists in the identification of benign growth; however, a definitive diagnosis requires a biopsy. Open surgical resection and arthroscopic excision are the definitive treatment modalities of the nidus. Postoperative care requires immobilization of the limb for two months, with at least four months being the appropriate timeline for complete recovery.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Rare Case of Osteochondroma on the Dorsal Aspect of the Scapula
- Creators
- Osama Shahid - CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of DentistryMubasshar Shahid - CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of DentistryLikhita Shaik - Mayo ClinicMoavaz Masud - CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of DentistryShaheryar Ranjha - Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Curēus (Palo Alto, CA), Vol.13(8), e17051
- DOI
- 10.7759/cureus.17051
- PMID
- 34522529
- NLM abbreviation
- Cureus
- ISSN
- 2168-8184
- eISSN
- 2168-8184
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 5
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 08/10/2021
- Academic Unit
- Neurology
- Record Identifier
- 9985143549102771
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