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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  • Published online on: August 12, 2015     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2015.3596
  • Pages: 2265-2268
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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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Li W, Zou F, Dai M, Zhang B and Nie T: A rare case of pure primary hemangioma of the scapula: A case report. Oncol Lett 10: 2265-2268, 2015.
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Li, W., Zou, F., Dai, M., Zhang, B., & Nie, T. (2015). A rare case of pure primary hemangioma of the scapula: A case report. Oncology Letters, 10, 2265-2268. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2015.3596
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Li, W., Zou, F., Dai, M., Zhang, B., Nie, T."A rare case of pure primary hemangioma of the scapula: A case report". Oncology Letters 10.4 (2015): 2265-2268.
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Li, W., Zou, F., Dai, M., Zhang, B., Nie, T."A rare case of pure primary hemangioma of the scapula: A case report". Oncology Letters 10, no. 4 (2015): 2265-2268. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2015.3596