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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2021; 31(04): 850-857
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735916
Original Article

Tumors of the Acromion Process—A Pictorial Review

S.L. Boo 
1   Department of Musculoskeletal Radiology, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom
,
A. Saad
2   Department of Orthopedic Oncology, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom
,
Z. Khan
2   Department of Orthopedic Oncology, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom
,
A. M. Davies
1   Department of Musculoskeletal Radiology, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom
,
S. L. James
1   Department of Musculoskeletal Radiology, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom
,
R. Botchu
1   Department of Musculoskeletal Radiology, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Abstract

Introduction Acromion is essential for stabilizing the shoulder complex. Tumors of the acromion are rare. We report the largest series of acromion tumor and tumor-like lesion.

Materials and Methods A retrospective review of the oncology and radiology database within our tertiary center for orthopaedic oncology was performed to identify all tumors of the acromion over the past 30 years and imaging was reviewed.

Results We identified a total of 31 lesions arising in the acromion and chondrosarcoma was the commonest.

Conclusion One needs to be aware of tumor and tumor-like lesions of acromion.

Keywords

acromion - tumors - process


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Article published online:
01 November 2021

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