Ewing's sarcoma history and symptoms

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Suveenkrishna Pothuru, M.B,B.S. [2]Assistant Editor(s)-In-Chief:Michael Maddaleni, B.S.

Overview

The most common symptoms of Ewing’s sarcoma include localized bone pain, swelling, fever, loss of appetite, and weight loss. The affected bone is not as strong as normal bones and may fracture with minor trauma (a pathological fracture).

Symptoms

Symptoms of Ewing’s sarcoma include:^[1]

Localized pain

Ewing’s sarcoma typically progresses very rapidly. The pain can escalate from mild to intense in a very short period of time.

References

↑ Iwamoto Y (2007). “Diagnosis and treatment of Ewing’s sarcoma”. Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology. 37 (2): 79–89. doi:10.1093/jjco/hyl142. PMID 17272319. Retrieved 2011-12-21. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

[pmid17272319-1] Iwamoto Y (2007). “Diagnosis and treatment of Ewing’s sarcoma”. Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology. 37 (2): 79–89. doi:10.1093/jjco/hyl142. PMID 17272319. Retrieved 2011-12-21. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

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