Lump on the shin can be benign or harmless and may be caused by underlying skin conditions, such as warts, cysts, or abscesses. An injury from trauma or abnormal cell growth can also be a cause for lumps on the shin bone, and that often tends to be non-cancerous.
Then, there is sarcoma, a type of cancer that develops in connective tissue such as bone, cartilage, or muscle, and it often affects long bones, such as those in the arms and legs. This is usually seen near your knee where the fastest growth is taking place in a child.
The Bones and Areas Most Affected Include:
- Femur (thigh bone) near the knee
- Tibia (shin bone) near the knee
- Humerus (upper arm bone) near the shoulder.
- Rarely, in the abdomen or chest area
Types of Bone Sarcoma
Typically categorized as low-grade, intermediate-grade, or high-grade, bone sarcoma in children is often high-grade. The cells of high-grade sarcoma bone cancer don’t look like a normal bone under a microscope.
- Osteosarcoma and Ewing’s Sarcoma (most commonly diagnosed in young children and adolescents)
- Chondrosarcoma
- And other types of bone sarcomas
What are the Common Symptoms of Lump on a Child’s Shin Bone?
A lump in this area may feel strange as it is often associated with symptoms, such as pain or discomfort, tenderness to the touch, blistering, and redness among the leading ones. If there is a new lump on the shin, you have to take care of it from the beginning as it could be the initial sign of a cancerous process. However, there are also signs and symptoms that are reassuring and less concerning, such as soft, easily mobile, etc.
Treatment for Sarcoma Bone Cancer
Sarcoma bone cancer or osteosarcoma is usually treated with surgery to remove the entire tumor, if possible. There are many types of surgery to treat sarcoma bone cancer and to eliminate cancer cells that may have spread beyond the primary tumor location, chemotherapy is also used.
Treatment for Sarcoma Bone Cancer in Dubai
Apart from the chemotherapy procedure, there are some other important aspects of sarcoma bone cancer treatment, tailored as per the child’s condition and the latest and most effective treatment approaches. At Hope AMC, each and every child’s condition is assessed thoroughly by the highly specialized team of board-certified doctors.
The specialized team of medical professionals is built with orthopedic surgeons, cardiothoracic surgeons, neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, musculoskeletal radiologists, pathologists, and medical oncologists. All these expert medical professionals have their respective specialization in treating bone and soft tissue tumors.
Why Go to Hope AMC to Treat Lump on Child’s Shin Bone in Dubai?
At Hope AMC, you will get a full specialized team of doctors. All of them are trained and experienced in providing treatment to children and teenagers in a compassionate, family-friendly, and state-of-the-art environment. We care for the children and also provide their parents with mental support. We examine the condition of children and then explain treatment options to their parents. Even if there is any rare condition, our highly specialized and experienced orthopedic oncology team at Hope AMC provides treatment for sarcoma bone cancer.
