A rare case report of osteochondroma on dorsal surface of scapula

Abstract

Osteochondroma is one of the most common cartilage-capped outgrowth and it grows underneath the periosteum through ossification of the cartilage. Most common age of presentation is noted in second decade of life near long bones of knee joint which are distal end of femur and proximal end of tibia. Osteochondroma as seen radiologically are of two types: sessile and pedunculated seen as outgrowth from scapula. Occurence of osteochondroma in scapula and in 1st decade of life is very rare It mainly causes cosmetic disfigurement and pain due to fracture, malignant transformation or pseudowinging or compression of neural or vascular structures. Here presenting a rare case report of osteochondroma on dorsal surface of scapula treated with complete surgical excision and functional improvement of the patient.