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ArticleCureus2025

Clear Cell Myoepithelial Carcinoma of the Clavicle: A Case Report.

Iosafat Pinto, Panagiotis Konstantinou, Evangelos Petsatodis, Tryfon Ditsios, Konstantinos Ditsios

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Iosafat PintoOrthopedics and Trauma, General Hospital of Imathia, Veria Health Unit, Veria, GRC.
Panagiotis Konstantinou2nd Orthopedic Department, Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Evangelos PetsatodisDepartment of Interventional Radiology, G Papanikolaou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Tryfon DitsiosMegisti Regional Medical Center, Andreas G Papandreou General Hospital of Rhodes, Kastellorizo, GRC.
Konstantinos Ditsios2nd Orthopedic Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.

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Abstract

Clear cell myoepithelial carcinoma involving the clavicle is an exceptionally rare malignancy. Its nonspecific clinical and radiologic features pose significant diagnostic challenges, often mimicking more common primary bone tumors such as chondrosarcoma and osteosarcoma. We report the case of a 53-year-old male with a slowly enlarging, painless supraclavicular mass present for nearly a decade. Imaging studies suggested chondrosarcoma, and an initial fine-needle biopsy yielded a diagnosis of grade II chondrosarcoma. Staging showed no metastatic disease, and the patient underwent en bloc resection of the tumor with the affected clavicular segment, followed by reconstruction using a fibular autograft fixed with dual plating. Final histopathology and a comprehensive immunohistochemical panel confirmed the diagnosis of clear cell myoepithelial carcinoma. All margins were negative, and postoperative recovery was uneventful. This case highlights the diagnostic complexity of rare clavicular tumors and underscores the importance of thorough histopathologic evaluation, as imaging and needle biopsy may occasionally provide misleading diagnoses in uncommon bone lesions. Wide surgical excision remains the cornerstone of treatment, and reconstruction should be individualized based on defect size and regional anatomical considerations. Continued reporting of such rare cases is essential to improve diagnostic accuracy and guide treatment strategies.

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bone myoepithelial carcinomaclavicle tumorclear cell tumorfibular autograft reconstructionmyoepithelioma

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PMCPMC12811786

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