Primary Ewing's sarcoma of the mandible: report of case

A case of primary Ewing's sarcoma of the mandible in a 4-year-old Negro boy has been presented. The incidence in this age, site, and race is rare. This previously fatal tumor has been more recently controlled with a combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy. The patient has responded very favorably with the use of these combined modalities of therapy. After eight months, he is free of symptoms and bone has regenerated in the area of the initial tumor. If detected early, there is hope that this highly malignant disease can be controlled for prolonged periods of time.