A rare case of pure primary hemangioma of the scapula: A case report

Li,Wei; Zou,Fan; Dai,Min; Zhang,Bin; Nie,Tao

doi:10.3892/ol.2015.3596

A rare case of pure primary hemangioma of the scapula: A case report

Authors:
- Wei Li
- Fan Zou
- Min Dai
- Bin Zhang
- Tao Nie
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Affiliations: Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P.R. China, Multidisciplinary Therapy Center of Musculoskeletal Tumor, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P.R. China
Published online on: August 12, 2015 https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2015.3596
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Abstract

Hemangioma is a benign vascular tumor, which may occur in any bone of the body. The most common locations are the spine and craniofacial bone; however, occurrence is extremely rare in the scapula. The current study presented the case of a 58‑year‑old female, with scapula hemangioma in the left shoulder who presented with joint ache that had lasted for ~1 year. The main clinical manifestations included local tenderness, an osseous lump and limited shoulder movement with a little pain, which was alleviated by rest. Roentgenogram, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the left acromion revealed a mass along the inner surface of the scapula of the left shoulder with polycystic expansion and bone destruction. The results of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging indicated a pure primary tumor and the lesion was subsequently resected. Notably, the postoperative pathological diagnosis was capillary hemangioma. The aim of the present study was to analyze the clinical and imaging features of scapula hemangioma, which must be considered for the differential diagnosis of scapula tumors. In the present case, no recurrence was identified by X‑ray examination 1 year after surgery. The long‑term efficacy of surgical treatment requires continuous observation of the patient.

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