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ArticleRadiology case reports2026

A case of pelvic Ewing sarcoma misinterpreted as osteomyelitis: diagnostic and clinical implications.

Victoria Xie, Fion Chen, Miao Lu, Yi Yan

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Victoria Xie424 UMSU University Centre, University of Manitoba, 65 Chancellors Circle, Winniepg, MB, R3T 2N2 Canada.
Fion ChenDepartment of Microbiology 213 Buller Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2, Canada.
Miao LuDepartment of Pathology, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Health Sciences Centre, 820 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, R3A 1R9.
Yi YanDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Room O2055, St Boniface General Hospital, 409 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Canada R2H 2A6.

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Abstract

Ewing sarcoma of the bone is a highly aggressive malignancy that necessitates immediate chemotherapy upon diagnosis. Its clinical and radiological features often resemble those of osteomyelitis, leading to potential misdiagnosis. Such errors can significantly impact treatment outcomes and prognosis. Misinterpreting Ewing sarcoma as osteomyelitis is uncommon, and documented case reports are rare. This report describes a 24-year-old woman with stage IV Ewing sarcoma of the left pelvis, initially misdiagnosed as osteomyelitis based on imaging findings. The accurate diagnosis was ultimately confirmed through biopsy of a mediastinal metastatic lesion. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges in distinguishing Ewing sarcoma from osteomyelitis and underscores the importance of thorough evaluation, while also summarizing imaging features that may help differentiate the 2 conditions.

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Ewing sarcomaEWSR1Imaging findingsOsteomyelitis

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PMCPMC12593570

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