Co-existence of os acromiale with suprascapular osseous bridge: a case report and review of the literature

G. Paraskevas; A. Raikos; L. Lazos; Z. Economou; K. Natsis

Vol 68, No 2 (2009)

Case report

Submitted: 2012-02-06

Published online: 2009-02-25

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Co-existence of os acromiale with suprascapular osseous bridge: a case report and review of the literature

G. Paraskevas, A. Raikos, L. Lazos, Z. Economou, K. Natsis

Folia Morphol 2009;68(2):109-112.

Vol 68, No 2 (2009)

CASE REPORTS

Submitted: 2012-02-06

Published online: 2009-02-25

Abstract

We report on a very rare case of co-existence of os acromiale with suprascapular osseous bridge in a dry scapula. The frequency of os acromiale alone ranges from 1.3 to 15%, while the frequency of suprascapular osseous bridge varies between 0.036% and 12.5%. We review the relative literature and emphasize the fact that such knowledge is important for a physician in order to avoid misdiagnosis of an acromion fracture and lytic lesion of the scapula.