Pelvic tumor presenting as chronic back pain in a young adult.
A large proportion of Emergency Department visits are for chronic pain, specifically for chronic back pain. Often this entity requires minimal diagnostics. However, certain populations and presentations require a higher vigilance and a more detailed evaluation. This report describes the clinical presentation of a young adult with chronic back pain who exhibited new symptoms and subtle examination findings that expedited the ultimate diagnosis of pelvic chondrosarcoma.
Pitre
Cory J
CJ
Department of Emergency Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46206, USA.
Stromwall
Amy E
AE