Extraosseous Ewing's Sarcoma of the Chest Wall: A Case Report and Review of Literature

This case report presents a 15-year-old boy with extraosseous Ewing's sarcoma who initially experienced right chest wall pain and fever. Imaging revealed a soft-tissue mass with ring-like enhancement and mild rib destruction. Thoracoscopic resection was performed, and paraffin pathology confirmed the diagnosis of extraosseous Ewing's sarcoma. The patient had a smooth postoperative recovery. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges and therapeutic strategies associated with Ewing's sarcoma and emphasizes the importance of early and accurate diagnosis to improve clinical outcomes.

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Cureus
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2025-10-23
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.95239
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Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
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Extraosseous Ewing's Sarcoma of the Chest Wall: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Zhiren Chen, Yan Liang, Rui Wang, Feng Yan
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Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
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Extraosseous Ewing's Sarcoma of the Chest Wall: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Zhiren Chen, Yan Liang, Rui Wang, Feng Yan
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Abstract

This case report presents a 15-year-old boy with extraosseous Ewing's sarcoma who initially experienced right chest wall pain and fever. Imaging revealed a soft-tissue mass with ring-like enhancement and mild rib destruction. Thoracoscopic resection was performed, and paraffin pathology confirmed the diagnosis of extraosseous Ewing's sarcoma. The patient had a smooth postoperative recovery. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges and therapeutic strategies associated with Ewing's sarcoma and emphasizes the importance of early and accurate diagnosis to improve clinical outcomes.

CureusVol. 17(10)
People 's Hospital of Jilin Province (CN), Changchun Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 57%
Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
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