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Ewing's Sarcoma Mimicking Tuberculosis - A Case Report.
B Shalini1, S Wahinuddin, M Monniaty
1Department of Medicine, Hospital Kota Bharu, 15586 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences : MJMS
|September 13, 2012
Summary
This case report highlights a rare presentation of Ewing's sarcoma in a 13-year-old girl. The tumor was found in the posterior mediastinum, a highly unusual location for this pediatric cancer.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Rare Tumors
Background:
- Ewing's sarcoma is a rare bone and soft tissue cancer primarily affecting children and young adults.
- Posterior mediastinal masses are uncommon, and their differential diagnosis in pediatric patients can be challenging.
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