Chondrosarcoma of the scapula secondary to radiodermatitis.
BACKGROUND
The scapula is one of the most common locations for chondrosarcomas. They may have a primary or secondary origin, and they can be due to a degeneration of benign lesions or be secondary to radiotherapy. The surgical treatment presents good survival rates, if safety margins are preserved.


METHODS
We present the case of a chondrosarcoma of the scapula secondary to a radiodermatitis that required a modified total scapulectomy with a latissimus dorsi flap.


CONCLUSIONS
Operations that respect or try to preserve the function of the upper limb must be taken into consideration in tumors of the pectoral girdle.
Service of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery of Salamanca, University Hospital of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
David
D
Pescador
Juan
J
Blanco
Carolina
C
Corchado
Marcelo
M
Jiménez
Gonzalo
G
Varela
German
G
Borobio
María Asunción
MA
Gómez