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Ewings sarcoma - X-ray

X-ray

Ewing's family of tumors; Primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNET)

• Pain at the site of the tumor
• Swelling at the site of the tumor (occasionally)
• Fever (can occur)

If a tumor is suspected, tests to locate the primary tumor and any spread (metastasis) often include:

• Skeletal x-ray
• Chest x-ray
• CT scan of the chest
• Bone scan
• Biopsy of the tumor

Review Date: 05/26/2006
Reviewed By: Rita Nanda, M.D., Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Review provided byVeriMed Healthcare Network.