Osteochondroma Dorsal Scapula - Rare Site of a Common Tumor

Osteochondromas are benign bone tumors common in metaphyseal ends of long bones like distal femur and are relatively uncommon in flat bones such as scapula. Patients usually present with either a visual deformity requiring treatment for cosmetic reason or present with mechanical symptoms hindering activities of daily living. The tumor is mostly benign and malignant transformation is rarely seen. Treatment usually involves surgical excision of the lesion with minimal chances of recurrence if complete excision of the lesion is done.

Here, we present the case of a 12-year-old boy presenting with a symptomatic dorsal scapular osteochondroma who underwent successful surgical excision without any recurrence.

Osteochondroma can be seen on flat bones and should be kept in the differential. Treatment is by excision and usually has good long-term outcomes.