Faur Cosmin, Abu-Awwad Ahmed, Patrascu Jenel-Marian, Abu-Awwad Simona-Alina, Tudoran Cristina
Department XV-Discipline of Orthopedics-Traumatology, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
"Pius Brinzeu" Emergency Clinical County Hospital, Bld Liviu Rebreanu No. 156, 300723 Timisoara, Romania.
J Clin Med. 2023 Aug 3;12(15):5106. doi: 10.3390/jcm12155106.
(1) Background: Osteochondromas are the most common benign bone tumors, primarily found in long bones, while scapular osteochondromas are rare and account for less than 1% of all osteochondromas. (2) Methods: We present a case of a young female patient with a unique presentation of scapular osteochondroma. The patient exhibited superomedial scapula angle osteochondroma with winging, a rare manifestation of scapular osteochondroma. The patient had a slow-growing mass on the left scapula for several years. Physical examination revealed a visible deformity with significant winging of the scapula. Imaging studies demonstrated a large osteochondroma arising from the superomedial angle of the left scapula, with a bony stalk. (3) Results: Surgical excision was performed, and histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of osteochondroma. Following the surgery, the patient experienced a significant improvement in scapular winging. A comprehensive literature review revealed only a limited number of reported cases of scapular osteochondroma with winging, underscoring the significance of this case report as a valuable addition to the existing literature. The diagnosis of scapular osteochondroma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with a scapular mass, particularly when associated with winging. Surgical excision is the recommended treatment, and complete excision is crucial to prevent recurrence. (4) Conclusions: This case report highlights a rare presentation of scapular osteochondroma with winging and emphasizes the importance of considering this diagnosis in patients with scapular masses accompanied by winging. The successful surgical intervention in our case resulted in significant improvement. Clinicians should be aware of this entity and consider prompt surgical intervention for complete excision, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and preventing recurrence. Further research and additional case reports are necessary to enhance our understanding of scapular osteochondroma and its varied clinical presentations. Furthermore, comprehensive studies involving larger patient cohorts are necessary to explore the full spectrum of clinical presentations of scapular osteochondromas. By documenting and analyzing a wider range of cases, including variations in tumor location, size, and associated symptoms, researchers can identify patterns and establish more accurate diagnostic criteria. This will facilitate early detection and appropriate management of scapular osteochondromas, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
(1) 背景:骨软骨瘤是最常见的良性骨肿瘤,主要见于长骨,而肩胛部骨软骨瘤罕见,占所有骨软骨瘤的比例不到1%。(2) 方法:我们报告一例年轻女性肩胛部骨软骨瘤的独特表现病例。该患者表现为肩胛上角骨软骨瘤伴翼状肩胛,这是肩胛部骨软骨瘤的一种罕见表现。患者左侧肩胛骨上有一个缓慢生长的肿块数年。体格检查发现明显的畸形,肩胛骨有明显的翼状肩胛。影像学检查显示一个大的骨软骨瘤起源于左侧肩胛骨的上角,有一个骨蒂。(3) 结果:进行了手术切除,组织病理学分析证实为骨软骨瘤。手术后,患者的肩胛翼状畸形有显著改善。全面的文献综述显示,仅有少数关于伴翼状肩胛的肩胛部骨软骨瘤的报道病例,突出了本病例报告作为现有文献有价值补充的重要性。对于出现肩胛骨肿块的患者,尤其是伴有翼状肩胛时,鉴别诊断中应考虑肩胛部骨软骨瘤。手术切除是推荐的治疗方法,完整切除对于预防复发至关重要。(4) 结论:本病例报告突出了伴翼状肩胛的肩胛部骨软骨瘤的罕见表现,并强调了对于伴有翼状肩胛的肩胛骨肿块患者考虑这一诊断的重要性。我们病例中的成功手术干预带来了显著改善。临床医生应了解这一疾病实体,并考虑及时进行手术完整切除,确保患者获得最佳预后并预防复发。需要进一步研究和更多病例报告以增进我们对肩胛部骨软骨瘤及其多样临床表现的理解。此外,需要涉及更大患者队列的综合研究来探索肩胛部骨软骨瘤的全部临床表现谱。通过记录和分析更广泛的病例,包括肿瘤位置、大小和相关症状的变化,研究人员可以识别模式并建立更准确的诊断标准。这将有助于肩胛部骨软骨瘤的早期检测和适当管理,最终改善患者预后。