| Literature DB >> 31073476 |
Paul H Dahm1, Meenakshi Bhattacharjee2, Winston Huh3, Vandana Thapar4.
Abstract
In this article, we present the case of a 6-year-old female presented to the emergency department with progressive ascending motor weakness leading to cardiac arrest. The recent medical history included neck trauma 1 month prior to admission, 2 weeks of subjective fevers, and 1 day of urinary incontinence. After stabilization, and a review of the recent signs and symptoms, a magnetic resonance imaging of the neck revealed a posterior neck mass from C2 to T2. Neurosurgical removal of the mass was consistent with Ewing's sarcoma. Neck pain is a common presentation in the pediatric population, with the most common cause being traumatic. When coupled with neurological deficits, further studies are warranted to evaluate for organic causes.Entities:
Keywords: Ewing's sarcoma; cervical spine; neck pain
Year: 2017 PMID: 31073476 PMCID: PMC6260343 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1606256
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pediatr Intensive Care ISSN: 2146-4626