Extra-osseous Ewing′s sarcoma of sciatic nerve masquerading as an infected hemangioma: A rare case report

Extra-osseous Ewing′s Sarcoma (EES) arising from the peripheral nerve is rarely reported in children. Here, we report an instance of EES arising from the left sciatic nerve mimicking an infected hemangioma. This case highlights the need for a high index of suspicion and early histological diagnosis...

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Published in:Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons 2014, Vol.19 (4), p.230-232
Main Authors: Dhua, AnjanK, Bharathi, Ravindhra, Kiran, ChokkaMahesh, Lingam, PappuParamartha, Joshi, Manoj
Format: Article
Language:English
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Extra-osseous Ewing′s Sarcoma
infected hemangioma
intra-neural Ewing′s Sarcoma
nerve grafting
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Summary:Extra-osseous Ewing′s Sarcoma (EES) arising from the peripheral nerve is rarely reported in children. Here, we report an instance of EES arising from the left sciatic nerve mimicking an infected hemangioma. This case highlights the need for a high index of suspicion and early histological diagnosis to avoid diagnostic delay.
ISSN:0971-9261
1998-3891
DOI:10.4103/0971-9261.142016