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Duplication of the scapula.
María Luisa Sánchez Alegre1, Carlos Marin, Gloria G Mardones
1Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Niño Jesus University Children's Hospital, 65 Menéndez Pelayo Avenue, 28009 Madrid, Spain. roberto.calderon@sanford-europe.com
Skeletal Radiology
|October 28, 2003
Summary
This report details a rare case of scapular duplication in a child, a condition documented only three times previously in English literature. Surgical intervention at our center yielded positive outcomes for this pediatric patient.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Pediatric Radiology
- Congenital Abnormalities
Background:
- Scapular duplication is an exceedingly rare congenital anomaly.
- Existing literature documents only three prior cases in the English language.
- This condition presents unique diagnostic and management challenges in pediatric orthopedics.
Observation:
- A pediatric patient presented with a duplicated right scapula.
- The anomaly was identified and evaluated at our specialized center.
- The case involved a complex presentation requiring surgical consideration.
Findings:
- Surgical correction of the scapular duplication was performed.
- The patient experienced favorable post-operative results.
- This case adds to the limited understanding of scapular duplication.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of recognizing rare congenital anomalies.
- Demonstrates the feasibility and success of surgical intervention for scapular duplication.
- Contributes valuable clinical data to the sparse literature on this condition, aiding future pediatric orthopedic cases.