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Ewing's Sarcoma of Scapula: a Rare Case Report
Rituparna Biswas1, Balaji Krishnan1, Ravi Hari Phulware2
11Department of Radiation Oncology, India Institute of Medical Sciences, Room no - 143, First Floor, New Delhi, 110029 India.
Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology
|April 6, 2019
Summary
Ewing's sarcoma of the scapula is exceptionally rare, with fewer than 20 cases documented. This report details a pediatric case managed with multimodal therapy, emphasizing its rarity.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Oncology
- Pediatric Oncology
- Skeletal Neoplasms
Background:
- Neoplasms originating in the scapula are infrequent occurrences in clinical practice.
- Ewing's sarcoma is a rare primary bone tumor, predominantly affecting children and young adults.
Observation:
- A 9-year-old male presented with a rare case of Ewing's sarcoma localized to the scapula.
- This specific presentation is exceedingly rare, with fewer than 20 similar cases documented in extensive literature reviews.
Findings:
- The patient received a comprehensive treatment regimen incorporating multimodal therapies.
- Treatment included a combination of chemotherapy, surgical intervention, and radiotherapy.
Implications:
- This case underscores the rarity of scapular Ewing's sarcoma in pediatric patients.
- Reporting such rare occurrences aids in expanding the understanding and management strategies for uncommon bone neoplasms.
