Ewing's Sarcoma

 

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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]

Ewing’s Sarcoma is a malignant primary tumor that can arise in soft tissue or bone. The pelvis and the lower extremities are the most common sites. 

Prevelance[edit | edit source]

Ewing's Sarcoma is the second most common primary malignant bone tumor of children and the fourth more common overall. 80% of these tumors occur in people under the age of 20 and they have been reported in children as young as 5 months. They rarely occur in the African American or Asian population.1,2

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Resources
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1. Goodman C, Snyder T. Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral. St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier: 2007


2. MedlinePlus

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