Primary epiphyseal Ewing sarcoma: a case report

Bulbul M., Ozger H., Bilgic B., Eralp L.

ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, vol.46, no.6, pp.460-463, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 46 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.3944/aott.2012.2354
  • Journal Name: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.460-463
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Ewing sarcoma is a frequently seen malignant bone tumor of the childhood. The tumor involves the diaphyseal and metaphyseal bone and cases located in the epiphysis are unusual. We present a case of Ewing sarcoma limited to the epiphysis in an immature skeleton. We would like to emphasize the importance of the biopsy without contaminating the joint space which will reduce the morbidity during the curative surgery.