Ewing′s sarcoma of mandible: A case report and review of Indian literature

Abstract

Ewing′s sarcoma (ES) is a rare malignancy primarily affecting skeletal system and it is commonly diagnosed in children and young adults. It seldom occurs in the head and neck region. ES has poor prognosis because of uncontrolled metastatic potential making early diagnosis and intervention critical for survival of the patient. This paper reports a rare case of ES involving mandible in an 8-year-old girl with clinical, radiological, histopathological and immunohistochemical features.

Keywords

• CD 99
• Ewing′s sarcoma
• immunohistochemistry
• mandible