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Ewing's sarcoma of the mandible
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
|January 1, 1979
Summary
Ewing's sarcoma of the mandible is a rare cancer, typically seen in adolescents, presenting with jaw pain and swelling. Diagnosis requires a biopsy, with treatment involving radiation and chemotherapy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Ewing's sarcoma is a rare bone cancer.
- Mandibular involvement is exceptionally uncommon, with fewer than 50 cases reported globally in 30 years.
- This specific cancer has not been previously documented in otolaryngologic literature.