Scapula chondrosarcoma

Chondrosarcoma of the scapula secondary to radiodermatitis.

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 ra...

Radiation-induced chondrosarcoma of the scapula after radiotherapy for lung cancer: a case report and review of the literature

BACKGROUND Radiotherapy associated with chemotherapy is a well-established treatment modality for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancers. Radiation-induced second malignancies, particularly radiation-induced sarcomas, are rare. Some authors reported a recent increase in the incidence of this rare complication, especially because of the improved prognosis and survival of patients after rad...

Pseudotumour of the scapula.

Snapping scapula syndrome.

Snapping scapula syndrome arises from either a soft-tissue or a skeletal anomaly within the scapulothoracic space that creates a cracking sound during scapulothoracic motion that patients associate with pain. Nonoperative measures consisting of supervised physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, and therapeutic injections are the mainstay of treatment. Open, arthroscopic, and combined o...

Necrosis of Scapula

Nyab, a fairl}7, healthy-looking Pathan, aged about 20 years, came to the Parachinar Dispensary, in the Knrram Valley in July 1895, complaining of a swelling on the light side of his back of one year's duration. On examination there was found to be an oval fluctuating swelling extending upwards to near the spine of the right scapula, inwards to within about four inches of the spinous processes ...