Scapula chondrosarcoma

Abstract

RationaleChondrosarcoma is a malignant mesenchymal tumor originating from cartilage. The pelvis, ribs, femur, and humerus are the most frequently affected sites, and scapula involvement is relatively rare. The aim of the present study was to report a case of chondrosarcoma in the scapula.Patient concernsA 42-year-old woman presented with a 3-month history of a painful mass in the right scapula.Diagnoses and interventionThe patient underwent tumor resection. The post-operative pathological diagnosis was scapula chondrosarcoma.OutcomesFollowing resection, the patient continued to receive routine follow-up care. There was no recurrence or tumor metastasis at a follow-up of 5 years.ConclusionsSurgery remains the primary therapy for chondrosarcoma. One of the greatest challenges in the management of chondrosarcoma is to accurately assess tumor grade before surgical intervention. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy have been applied without success. Chemo- and radioresistance have been examined beyond classic phenotypic properties to identify more efficient therapeutic strategies. Therefore, development of future novel therapies is contingent upon elucidating the molecular mechanisms of chondrosarcoma.

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“…Chondrosarcomas are hyaline-producing tumors that commonly arise in the axial and proximal appendicular skeleton. They are commonly found in the pelvis, proximal femur, proximal humerus and proximal tibia, but rare cases of chondro-sarcoma in the patella and scapula have also been reported[ 1 , 18 ]. The disease’s clinical presentation may vary depending on the tumor grade.…”

“…Chondrosarcomas are the second most commonly observed primary bone tumors after osteosarcoma, and the majority of these are observed in middle-aged populations[ 1 , 2 ]. The characteristics of chondrosarcoma include slow tumor growth, low-grade disease, extremely low rates of metastasis, and slight male predominance.…”

Tumors of the Acromion Process—A Pictorial Review

“…2 Chondrosarcoma of the scapula is relatively rare with a reported incidence of ∼5%. 3 The incidence in the acromion is unknown. They typically arise between the fourth and fifth decades of life and have a slight male predilection.…”

“…Clinically, chondrosarcomas have On radiographs, chondrosarcomas demonstrate intralesional calcification, seen as ring-and-arc chondroid or popcorn-like calcification, with endosteal scalloping and soft tissue extension (►Figs. 1,2,3). CT can also be useful to aid in delineating chondrosarcomas.…”

“…1,2,3). 3 MRI is the gold standard imaging modality for radiological diagnosis. The nonmineralized portion of the lesion, the soft tissue mass, as well as the surrounding tissues can all be evaluated on MRI.…”