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. Copyright Â
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. Copyright Â
Authors: James C Wittig; Jacob Bickels; Felasfa Wodajo; Kristen L Kellar-Graney; Martin M Malawer Journal: Clin Orthop Relat Res Date: 2002-04 Impact factor: 4.176
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