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. 2010 Mar 26:5:22.
doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-5-22.

Metastatic breast carcinoma of the coracoid process: two case reports

Eric C Benson  1 , Darren S Drosdowech
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Metastatic breast carcinoma of the coracoid process: two case reports

Eric C Benson et al. J Orthop Surg Res. .

Abstract

Background: The coracoid process of the scapula is a rare site of involvement for metastatic disease or for primary tumors. We are unaware of any reports in the literature of pathologic coracoid process fractures and only one report of metastatic disease to the coracoid.

Methods and results: In this case report, we present two cases with metastatic breast carcinoma of the coracoid process, one of which presented with a pathologic fracture of the coracoid.

Conclusions: An orthopaedic surgeon must be aware of the potential for metastatic disease to the coracoid as they may be the first medical provider to encounter evidence of malignant disease.

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Figure 1
AP radiograph demonstrating the metastatic lesion of the coracoid process.
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Figure 2
CT scan showing the metastatic lesion at the base of the coracoid.
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Figure 3
AP radiograph of the nondisplaced pathologic coracoid process fracture.
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Figure 4
Axillary radiograph showing the pathologic coracoid fracture.
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