Ewing's sarcoma of the fibula presenting with venous thrombosis

Clin Transl Oncol. 2008 Dec;10(12):847-9. doi: 10.1007/s12094-008-0300-z.

Abstract

Malignancies account for about 20% of incidentally diagnosed venous thromboembolism. Surgery- or chemotherapy-induced risk of thrombosis is also high in patients with cancer. We report on a young male with skeletal Ewing's sarcoma who presented with deep vein thrombosis in the affected limb, which is quite a rare clinical condition. Venous thrombosis of the lower extremities in young patients should prompt the clinician to search for underlying local malignancies.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bone Neoplasms / complications
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Bone Neoplasms / pathology
  • Fibula / blood supply
  • Fibula / diagnostic imaging
  • Fibula / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Popliteal Vein* / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Sarcoma, Ewing / complications
  • Sarcoma, Ewing / diagnosis*
  • Venous Thrombosis / diagnosis*
  • Venous Thrombosis / etiology
  • Young Adult