Imaging findings of Ewing's sarcoma in the mandible

J Oral Sci. 2007 Jun;49(2):167-71. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.49.167.

Abstract

First described by James Ewing in 1921, Ewing's sarcoma (ES) or Ewing's tumor is one of the most aggressive bone tumors known. ES is an uncommon intra-osseous malignant tumor of questionable pathogenesis that occurs in children and young adults. Reports indicate that only 2 to 7% of cases involve the maxillofacial region, usually the mandible ramus, and few reported cases have involved the maxilla. In the present report of a case of ES of the mandible, we describe the results of imaging and evaluation after therapeutic treatment. This report provides a rare opportunity to observe radiologic features of ES in the mandible.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Sarcoma, Ewing / diagnostic imaging*
  • Sarcoma, Ewing / drug therapy
  • Sarcoma, Ewing / pathology*
  • Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m