Ewing's Sarcoma of Short Bones. A Case Report
Ewing's sarcoma is a malignant tumor that primarily affects children and adolescents. Nearly 95% of these sarcomas occur between the ages of 5 to 25 years. It is more common in males and extremely rare among blacks. It presents most often in the diaphyses of long bones, the ribs and flat bones,...
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Centro Provincial de Información de Ciencias Médicas. Cienfuegos,
2016-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Ewing's sarcoma is a malignant tumor that primarily affects children and adolescents. Nearly 95% of these sarcomas occur between the ages of 5 to 25 years. It is more common in males and extremely rare among blacks. It presents most often in the diaphyses of long bones, the ribs and flat bones, such as the scapula and pelvis. We present the case of a 37 year-old woman with a tumor in the left hand. The amputation of the first and second fingers was performed as first-line treatment. The biopsy revealed a Ewing's sarcoma. Subsequently, the patient underwent chemotherapy regimen. This case is of interest given the unusual location of the tumor. |
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| Item Description: | 1727-897X |