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Ewing's Sarcoma Localized in the Mandible: A Case Report.
S Akbayram1, M Başaranoglu2, A Kaya3
1Department of Pediatric Hematology, Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkey.
The West Indian Medical Journal
|December 2, 2015
Summary
Ewing's sarcoma is a rare and aggressive bone tumor. This case highlights an unusual presentation of Ewing's sarcoma in the mandible, a site rarely affected by this primary bone cancer.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Orthopedics
- Pathology
Background:
- Ewing's sarcoma is a highly aggressive primary bone tumor.
- Originating in the head and neck region, it accounts for only 4-9% of all Ewing's sarcoma cases.
- Mandibular involvement is exceptionally rare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report an extremely rare case of Ewing's sarcoma.
- To describe the unusual presentation of this tumor in the mandible.
- To contribute to the understanding of head and neck sarcomas.
Main Methods:
- Case report.
- Review of clinical presentation.
- Histopathological examination.
- Imaging studies.
Main Results:
- A rare case of Ewing's sarcoma was identified in the mandible.
- The tumor presented unusually, differing from typical Ewing's sarcoma manifestations.
- Diagnostic challenges associated with rare tumor locations were noted.
Conclusions:
- Ewing's sarcoma of the mandible is a rare clinical entity.
- Unusual presentations necessitate thorough diagnostic evaluation.
- Awareness of rare sites is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment of Ewing's sarcoma.
