| Ewing’ Sarcoma
Ewing sarcoma occurs during the rapid bone
growth that generally occurs during puberty. It is seldom seen before a child is 10
years old. The tumor may arise in the long bones of the extremities, most often in the
femur (thighbone) or the pelvis. It may also develop in the skull or the flat bones of the
trunk.This type of tumor is almost never seen in black children.
Clinical symptoms are few. The most common
is pain and occasionally swelling at the site of the tumor. Fever may also be present and
is considered an unfavorable prognostic sign. The tumor spreads easily(metastasis), often
to the lungs and other bones.. Metastasis is present in approximately one-third of the
children at the time of diagnosis.Ewing sarcoma generally has a poor prognosis.
Symptoms:
Pain at he site of the tumor
Swelling at the site of the tumor(occasionally)
Fever (can occur)
Prevention:
There is no prevention for this disorder.
Call your health care provider if your child has symptoms
suggestive of
Ewing sarcoma. Early diagnosis can increase the possibility of a
favorable
outcome.
Sarcoma de Ewing
Este sarcoma ocurre en la pubertad durante
el periodo de rapido crecimiento de los huesos. Es muy raro encontrarlo antes de los
10 anos de edad. El tumor puede empezar en los huesos de las extremidades, frecuentemente
en el femur(hueso del muslo) o en la pelvis. Este tumor is casi nunca visto en ninos de la
raza negra.
Los sintomas clinicos son pocos. Los
mas comunes son dolor y ocasionalmente inflamacion en el lugar del tumor. Fiebre puede
presentarse y es considerada como signo de una prognosis negativa. Este tumor se
desplaza(metastesis), a los pulmones y a otros huesos.
Prevencion:
No hay ninguna prevencion para este dolencia.
Si su nino presenta alguno de los sintomas llame enseguida
a su doctor. El
diagnostico temprano pueda aumentar las possibilidades a una
prognosis
favorable. |
