Ewing sarcoma
Ewing Sarcoma
Ewing sarcoma (pronounced: YOO-ing sar-KOH-muh) is a rare type of cancer that occurs in bones or in the soft tissue around the bones. This disease most commonly affects children and young adults.
Etymology
The condition is named after James Ewing, a pathologist at Cornell University, who first described the tumor in 1921.
Definition
Ewing sarcoma is a type of tumor that forms in bone or soft tissue. It is a primary bone cancer, meaning it begins in the bone or in the soft, fibrous tissues that support, surround and protect the bones. It can occur in any bone, but most commonly affects the long bones in the legs or arms, the pelvis, or the chest wall.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Ewing sarcoma may include pain and/or swelling in the affected area, a lump or mass that can be felt, bone fractures, fatigue, fever, weight loss, and anemia.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Ewing sarcoma typically involves a physical examination, imaging tests such as X-ray, CT scan, MRI, or PET scan, and a biopsy of the tumor.
Treatment
Treatment for Ewing sarcoma often involves a combination of therapies including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, and sometimes stem cell transplant. The choice of treatment depends on the size, location, and stage of the cancer, as well as the patient's overall health.
Prognosis
The prognosis for Ewing sarcoma varies depending on a number of factors, including the size and location of the tumor, whether the cancer has spread, the patient's age and overall health, and how well the cancer responds to treatment.
Related Terms
- Oncology: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
- Pathology: The scientific study of disease.
- Radiology: The branch of medicine that uses imaging to diagnose and treat diseases within the body.
- Hematology: The branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ewing sarcoma
- Wikipedia's article - Ewing sarcoma
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