Giant Chondrosarcoma of the Clavicle - A Case Report and Literature Review.

Authors

  • Aftab Younus Orthopedic Surgeon, Helen Joseph Hospital, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Adrian Kelly Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Sefako Makgatho health sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa.
  • Muhammad Siddique Hamid Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore
  • Muhammad Tariq Sohail Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore 4Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon, Doctor Hospital and Medical Centre, Lahore
  • Ziaud Din Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore.

Keywords:

Chondrosarcoma, Clavicle, Claviculectomy, Tumour.

Abstract

The most common tumours of the clavicle are Myeloma and Ewing’s sarcomas while chondrosarcomas being a relative rarity at this location. However, a clavicular chondrosarcoma is considered favourable compared to the traditional more challenging locations like pelvis, femur and humerus. The subcutaneous location of the clavicle facilitates early detection. A further favourable consideration is that a complete claviculectomy without incurring significant morbidity can be performed. We reported an adult male patient who presented to our unit with a massive clavicular chondrosarcoma with radiological spread to the retro-pectoral lymph nodes. A total claviculectomy was performed with en bloc removal in the first stage followed by local lymph node clearance and adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy. At one year follow up no recurrence was noted and the patient had good functions of the shoulder. We recommend total claviculectomy as the procedure of choice for clavicular chondrosarcomas.

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Published

2020-12-08

How to Cite

Aftab Younus, Adrian Kelly, Muhammad Siddique Hamid, Muhammad Tariq Sohail, & Ziaud Din. (2020). Giant Chondrosarcoma of the Clavicle - A Case Report and Literature Review. Journal of Pakistan Orthopaedic Association, 32(04), 165–170. Retrieved from https://www.jpoa.org.pk/index.php/upload/article/view/458