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Orthopaedics Miscellaneous 1172f424

All of the following are true about Ewing's sarcoma, EXCEPT

A
Responds well to radiotherapy
B
Grows in diaphysis of long bones
C
Common in 4th decade
D
Has onion peel appearance on radiograph
High-Yield Explanation
(C) Common in 4th decade # Ewing sarcoma, a highly malignant primary bone tumor.> The tumor is derived from red bone marrow.> Most frequently, it is observed in children and adolescents aged 4-15 years and rarely develops in adults older than 30 years.> Ewing sarcoma is the second most common malignant bone tumor in young patients, and it is the most lethal bone tumor.> Typically, the periosteal reaction and new bone formation with an onionskin appearance may suggest the diagnosis of E wing sarcoma.> It is highly radiosensitive and it melts like ice but only to recur at a later date.

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