Ewing's Sarcoma : Tests

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If a tumor is suspected, tests to locate the primary tumor and any spread (metastasis) often include: Biopsy of the tumor; Bone scan; Chest x-ray; CT scan of the chest; Skeletal x-ray.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 21, 2008
Ewing's sarcoma is a cancer that affects children, teens, and less often, young adults. It begins in developing bone cells. Ewing's sarcoma cells grow uncontrollably and form masses or lumps called tumors. They can start in any bone in the body bu...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
A bone scan is a test that detects areas of increased or decreased bone metabolism (turnover). The test is performed to identify abnormal processes involving the bone such as tumor, infection, or fracture.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 22, 2006
A bone scan is a diagnostic imaging procedure used to evaluate abnormalities involving bones and joints. A radionuclide is injected intravenously, and its distribution in the skeletal system is analyzed to detect certain diseases or conditions.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
A bone scan is an imaging test that uses a special camera to form images of your bones. It is used to diagnose bone problems, such as fractures, cancer, or infections, and joint problems such as arthritis. It is also used to check joint replacements.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
A bone scan is a diagnostic procedure used to evaluate abnormalities involving bones and joints. A radioactive substance is injected intravenously, and the image of its distribution in the skeletal system is analyzed to detect certain diseases or conditions.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
A chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 18, 2007
A chest x ray is a procedure used to evaluate organs and structures within the chest for symptoms of disease. Chest x rays include views of the lungs, heart, small portions of the gastrointestinal tract, thyroid gland and the bones of the chest area.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
A chest x ray is a procedure used to evaluate organs and structures within the chest for symptoms of disease. Chest x rays include views of the lungs , heart , small portions of the gastrointestinal tract, and the bones of the chest area.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
A chest x ray is a procedure used to evaluate organs and structures within the chest for symptoms of disease. Chest x rays include views of the lungs, heart, small portions of the gastrointestinal tract, thyroid gland, and the bones of the chest area.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
A skeletal x-ray is used to detect fractures , tumors, or degenerative conditions of the bone.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 18, 2007
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