Tumor of the back in a break dancer.
Break dancing is a form of recreation that may result in minor and major trauma among participants. A case is presented of an adolescent who developed an unusual swelling on his back after persistent vigorous involvement in break dancing. Resolution of the tumor occurred after several months of avoiding the activity. Other injuries caused by break dancing are reviewed, and preventive measures are discussed.
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D002061:Bursa, Synovial / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D003615:Dancing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*