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Case Reports
. 2023 Mar 8;1(2):246-248.
doi: 10.1016/j.atssr.2023.02.020. eCollection 2023 Jun.

Ventral Scapular Osteochondroma in Hereditary Multiple Exostosis

Gregory P Mouradian  1   2 , Sam Hong  1   3 , Emmanuel Daon  1   3
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Case Reports

Ventral Scapular Osteochondroma in Hereditary Multiple Exostosis

Gregory P Mouradian et al. Ann Thorac Surg Short Rep. .

Abstract

Hereditary multiple exostosis is a rare, autosomal dominant, highly penetrant genetic disorder characterized by the development of osteochondromas on the metaphysis of long and flat bones. The development of osteochondromas on the scapula is unusual but has been reported. Here, we present a case of an osteochondroma of the ventral scapula with preoperative concern for invasion into the second rib. Through an open approach, the lesion was found to be well isolated within a bursa, and it was resected without complication. The patient had a short hospital stay with good functional and cosmetic results.

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Figure 1
(A) Preoperative computed tomography scan. (B) Three-dimensional reconstruction of the right shoulder with a ventral osteochondroma.
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Figure 2
(A) Right scapula retracted up divided trapezius and rhomboid with tumor in situ. (B) Osteochondroma, measuring about 3.5 cm, excised.
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