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Osteosarcomas are the most common primary malignant bone tumors in children.
Ewing's Sarcomas are the most lethal of bone tumors, occurring almost exclusively in the first two decades of life. The most common presentation is an enlarging deep-seated mass. The choice of biopsy is dictated by the size and location of the mass, and is decided upon after consultation with the pathologist. Once the diagnosis is established, the extent of the primary tumor must be assessed and a search conducted for spread of disease. The Musculoskeletal Tumor Society recognizes a wide local excision, either by amputation or limb-salvage procedure, as the recommended surgical approach for musculoskeletal sarcomas.