Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014
MKE316
Ewing's Sarcoma in the Older Age Group
Education Exhibits
Presented in 2014
George Hermann MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose
William Louie Simpson MD, Abstract Co-Author: Research Consultant, BioClinica, Inc
Roberto Garcia MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Vivek Joshi BEng, MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Darren Fitzpatrick MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Alex Baer Maderazo MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
1. Ewing’s sarcoma is a rare tumor
2. It occurs most commonly in the first and second decades but can be seen later in life as well
3. Slightly more common in males (1.6:1 male to female)
4. Can occur in bone or soft tissues
5. Occurs most commonly in the pelvis and long tubular bones
6. The tumor arises in the bone marrow
7. Most common presenting symptom is pain
8. Ewing’s sarcoma should be included in the differential diagnosis of bone and soft tissue masses in older patients.
- Description of the typical presentation of Ewing’s sarcoma.
- Description and examples of the typical radiologic appearance
- Genetics of the tumor
- Majority of the exhibit will is based on review of all pathologically proven Ewing’s sarcoma in our institution between 2001 and 2014 with emphasis on tumors in atypical locations or outside the normal age group with pathologic correlation.
http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14014929/14014929_z5pw.pdf
Hermann, G,
Simpson, W,
Garcia, R,
Joshi, V,
Fitzpatrick, D,
Maderazo, A,
Ewing's Sarcoma in the Older Age Group. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14014929.html