Key points about osteosarcoma in children. Osteosarcoma is cancer of the bone. It’s rare, but it is the most common type of bone cancer children and teens. Symptoms can include bone pain, swelling, or a lump (mass). The cancer may show up on an X-ray or on other imaging tests. It is diagnosed with a biopsy.

El osteosarcoma es infrecuente, pero es el tipo más común de cáncer de huesos en niños y adolescentes. Es más común cuando los adolescentes pegan "estirones". Esto es entre los 13 y 16 años de edad.

Detailed information on osteosarcoma, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Bone Cancers in Children. There are several types of bone cancer in children that require clinical care by a doctor or other health care professional. Listed below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Osteogenic Sarcoma. Ewing Sarcoma

Ewing sarcoma is a rare type of cancer. It’s most common in children and teens between the ages 10 and 19. It usually grows in bone, but it can also grow in soft tissue that’s connected to the bone. This may include tendons, ligaments, cartilage, or muscles.

Key points about rhabdomyosarcoma in children. Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare type of cancer that starts in the cells that develop into skeletal muscle cells. It can occur almost anywhere in the body. The most common places are the head and neck; urinary and reproductive organs; arms and legs; and chest and belly (abdomen).

El osteosarcoma es un tipo de cáncer óseo que generalmente se desarrolla en las células osteoblásticas que forman el hueso. Se presenta con más frecuencia en niños, adolescentes y adultos jóvenes.

Key points about hepatoblastoma in children. Hepatoblastoma is a very rare cancerous (malignant) tumor that starts in the liver. Symptoms include a lump (mass), swelling, or pain in the belly (abdomen). Diagnosis is done with blood tests, imaging, and biopsy. It may be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and other methods.

Erythema Nodosum What is erythema nodosum? Erythema nodosum is a skin condition of the fat just below your skin (subcutaneous). It’s often a reaction to an infection or medicine.

Some of the most common types of sarcoma in children include Ewing sarcoma, osteosarcoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma. Our team has experience treating these and the dozens of rarer types of sarcoma in children.