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Ewing's sarcoma
Ewing's sarcoma A rare malignant bone tumour which rarely arises in the spine. Mainly occurs in the 5 to 20 age group.
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Malignant
Cancerous; life-threatening.
Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Spine
A column in the body consisting of 33 vertebrae.
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