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ArticleCureus2026

Sacral Ewing Sarcoma Presenting With Cauda Equina Syndrome: A Case Report and Radiological Review.

Amrit Pun, Yung Kong Wong, Pui Lam Cheung, Wing Ho Chong, On Chee Li

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Amrit PunDepartment of Radiology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, HKG.
Yung Kong WongDepartment of Radiology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, HKG.
Pui Lam CheungDepartment of Radiology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, HKG.
Wing Ho ChongDepartment of Radiology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, HKG.
On Chee LiDepartment of Radiology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, HKG.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ewing sarcoma is an aggressive neoplasm that primarily affects children and young adults. Due to the complex anatomy of the sacral region and the proximity to critical neurovascular structures, these tumors often present a significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. In this case, the patient initially presented with lower back pain before worsening and presenting with cauda equina syndrome. This is a rather rare case of sacral Ewing sarcoma presenting with cauda equina syndrome in a pediatric patient. A high index of clinical suspicion and timely imaging play a vital role in diagnosis and eventually prognosis.

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cauda equina syndrome (ces)ewing sarcoma (es)neurogenic bladder dysfunctionpediatric ewing sarcomasacral ewing sarcoma

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PMID42116965
PMCPMC13157821

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