Imaging findings of Ewing's sarcoma in the mandible

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.