Parosteal osteosarcoma of the scapula

J Korean Med Sci. 1999 Oct;14(5):586-8. doi: 10.3346/jkms.1999.14.5.586.

Abstract

Parosteal osteosarcoma is a low-grade osteosarcoma, which occurs on the surface of the bone. We had experienced a parosteal osteosarcoma involving the flat bone, the scapula of a 21-year-old man. This is an extremely rare location for a parosteal osteosarcoma. Plain radiograph showed broad-based, well-defined radiodense lesion at the scapula. Computed tomogram demonstrated an intact cortex and absence of a medullary involvement. Tumor showed a lobulated, high-density lesion, indicating bone formation. Histologically, parosteal osteosarcoma is a well-differentiated osteosarcoma. The tumor is composed of a hypocellular proliferation of spindle cells, with minimal cytologic atypia. The bone is in the form of a well-formed bony trabeculae. Occasional cartilage is present in the form of a cap.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Bone Neoplasms / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteosarcoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Osteosarcoma / pathology
  • Scapula / diagnostic imaging*
  • Scapula / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed