Disease Comparison
Compare similarities and differences between two diseases.
Retinal Detachment
Moderate
3
Symptoms
0
Causes
0
Treatments
5
FAQs
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Ewing Sarcoma
Unknown
3
Symptoms
1
Causes
0
Treatments
5
FAQs
Overview
Retinal Detachment
Retinal detachment occurs when the retina separates from the tissues that support it at the back of the eye. It is a serious eye condition that can cause sudden flashes of light, a sudden increase in floaters, a shadow or curtain across the field of vision, or loss of vision. Prompt medical treatment is important because prolonged separation can permanently damage retinal cells.
Ewing Sarcoma
Ewing sarcoma is a rare cancer that develops in bone or soft tissue. It most often affects children, adolescents, and young adults and commonly occurs in the pelvis, thigh bones, ribs, or other bones. Symptoms may include localized pain, swelling, tenderness, or stiffness, and some tumors can cause a noticeable mass. The disease can also arise in soft tissues outside the bone.
Symptoms
Shared
None
Only in Left Disease
Blurred Vision Noisy Breathing Vision LossOnly in Right Disease
Fever Muscle Pain Persistent HoarsenessCauses
Shared
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GeneticsDiagnosis
Retinal Detachment
Retinal detachment is diagnosed through an urgent dilated eye examination. An ophthalmologist examines the retina for tears, holes, bleeding, or separation from the underlying tissue. Ultrasound imaging of the eye may be used when the retina cannot be seen clearly, such as when there is significant bleeding or clouding of the eye. The extent and location of the detachment guide treatment decisions.
Ewing Sarcoma
Diagnosis begins with a medical history and physical examination, followed by imaging of the suspected area. X-rays, MRI, CT, bone scans, or PET imaging may be used to evaluate the tumor and determine whether it has spread. A biopsy of the tumor is required to establish the diagnosis. Laboratory and molecular testing of tumor tissue can help confirm Ewing sarcoma and distinguish it from other tumors.
Prevention
Retinal Detachment
Some retinal detachments cannot be prevented, but prompt treatment of retinal tears or holes can prevent certain detachments from developing. People at increased risk should follow recommended eye examinations. Wearing appropriate eye protection during activities that could cause eye injury can reduce trauma-related risk. Sudden flashes, a new shower of floaters, or a curtain-like shadow in vision require immediate eye evaluation.
Ewing Sarcoma
There is no established way to prevent Ewing sarcoma because its known genetic changes usually arise spontaneously in tumor cells and are not linked to a preventable lifestyle exposure. Early evaluation of persistent or unexplained bone pain, swelling, or a growing mass can help identify serious conditions sooner. Follow-up and specialist assessment are important when symptoms persist or imaging shows an abnormality.
Risk Factors
Retinal Detachment
Risk factors include increasing age, severe nearsightedness, previous cataract or other eye surgery, previous retinal detachment in either eye, significant eye injury, and a family history of retinal detachment. Certain retinal disorders and conditions that cause abnormal blood-vessel growth or scarring can also increase risk. The presence of some risk factors does not mean detachment will occur.
Ewing Sarcoma
Ewing sarcoma most often occurs in children, adolescents, and young adults, with cases being more common in younger people than in older adults. It is somewhat more common in males. Unlike some other cancers, there are no well-established lifestyle-related risk factors that can be used to reliably predict who will develop Ewing sarcoma.
Treatment
Retinal Detachment
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Ewing Sarcoma
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