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. 2012;3(4):134-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2011.11.009. Epub 2012 Jan 18.

Chondrosarcoma of the scapula secondary to radiodermatitis

David Pescador  1 , Juan Blanco, Carolina Corchado, Marcelo Jiménez, Gonzalo Varela, German Borobio, María Asunción Gómez
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Chondrosarcoma of the scapula secondary to radiodermatitis

David Pescador et al. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2012.

Abstract

Introduction: The scapula is one of the most common locations for chondrosarcomas. They may have a primary or secondary origin, and they can be due to a degeneration of benign lesions or be secondary to radiotherapy. The surgical treatment presents good survival rates, if safety margins are preserved.

Presentation of case: We present the case of a chondrosarcoma of the scapula secondary to a radiodermatitis that required a modified total scapulectomy with a latissimus dorsi flap.

Discussion and conclusion: Operations that respect or try to preserve the function of the upper limb must be taken into consideration in tumors of the pectoral girdle.

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Figures

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Fig. 1
Tumor on the right shoulder.
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Fig. 2
(A) Simple X-ray of the right shoulder. (B) CT scan that shows a tumor of chondral origin connected to the scapula.
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Fig. 3
Closing of the wound with a latissimus dorsi flap. The poor quality of the skin of the operated area can be seen.
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Operated element right scapula.
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Fig. 5
Histological picture with hematoxylin–eosin staining (×20 and ×40).
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Fig. 6
(A) Simple X-ray that shows the scapulectomy and the humeral suspension. (B) CT scan that shows the scapulectomy and the lack of reappearance after 5 years.
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