International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

Register      Login

VOLUME 12 , ISSUE 5 ( September-October, 2019 ) > List of Articles

CASE REPORT

Ewing's Sarcoma of Mandible: A Case Report with Review

Upasana S Ahuja, Nidhi Puri, Deepak Gupta, Shivangi Singh

Keywords : Computed tomography, Ewing's sarcoma, Mandible, Small round cell tumor

Citation Information : Ahuja US, Puri N, Gupta D, Singh S. Ewing's Sarcoma of Mandible: A Case Report with Review. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2019; 12 (5):470-474.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1665

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-02-2020

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2019; The Author(s).


Abstract

Aim: To make dentists and pedodontists aware of a possible outcome of a rapidly growing swelling. Background: Ewing's sarcoma is a rare aggressive variant of small round cell tumors and is an uncommon malignancy that occurs usually in childhood. It constitutes 10–15% of all primary malignant tumors and represents the second most common malignant bone tumor occurring in children and young adults. Case description: We report a case of Ewing's sarcoma in an 11-year-old male child who reported with a rapidly progressing swelling in the left mandibular posterior region. Panoramic view and computed tomography showed characteristic moth eaten and sun-ray appearance. Fine-needle aspiration cytology revealed a small round cell tumor. Since the exact diagnosis is hard to achieve before biopsy, the condition poses a difficult diagnostic dilemma for the clinician. Histopathology was performed for the accurate diagnosis. Conclusion: Dentists and pedodontists should develop a high index of suspicion in diagnosing cases with rapidly enlarging intraoral or extraoral swellings as early and correct diagnosis may improve clinical management and survival for patients with this disease. Clinical significance: Our case report is an attempt to help the dental community in developing familiarity with the clinical presentation of Ewing's sarcoma.


PDF Share
  1. Sharada P, Girish HC, et al. Ewing's sarcoma of the mandible. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2006;10(1):31–35. DOI: 10.4103/0973-029X.37800.
  2. Gosau M, Baumhoer D, et al. Ewing sarcoma of the mandible mimicking an odontogenic abscess – a case report. Head Face Med 2008;4(1):24–28. DOI: 10.1186/1746-160X-4-24.
  3. Burchill SA. Ewing's sarcoma: Diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic implications of molecular abnormalities. J Clin Pathol 2003;56(2):96–102. DOI: 10.1136/jcp.56.2.96.
  4. Shailaja SR, Manjula M, et al. Ewing's Sarcoma of the Mandible: A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature. J Indian Acad Oral Med Radiol 2011;23(3):271–274. DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10011-1145.
  5. Cohn SL. Diagnosis and Classification of the Small Round-Cell Tumors of Childhood. Am J Pathol 1999;155(1):11–15. DOI: 10.1016/S0002-9440(10)65092-4.
  6. Vidya M, Shetty N, et al. Ewing's Sarcoma Of The Mandible In 11 Year Old Female. Internet J Pathol 2008;8(1):1–4.
  7. Deore S, Dandekar R, et al. Ewing's sarcoma of mandible: a case report presenting as odontogenic infection. J Oral Maxillofac Surg Med Pathol 2015;27(5):741–745. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoms.2015.01.010.
  8. Wood RE, Nortje CJ, et al. Ewing's tumor of the jaw. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol 1990;69(1):120–127. DOI: 10.1016/0030-4220(90)90280-6.
  9. Sripathi Rao BH, Rai G, et al. Ewing's sarcoma of the mandible. Natl J Maxillofac Surg 2011;2(2):184–188. DOI: 10.4103/0975-5950.94479.
  10. da Fonseca MA, Abrams RA. Ewing's sarcoma of the mandible in a young patient: case report. Pediatr Dent 1992;14(6):402–404.
  11. Brazão-Silva MT, Fernandes AV, et al. Ewing's Sarcoma of the Mandible in a Young Child. Braz Dent J 2010;21(1):74–79. DOI: 10.1590/S0103-64402010000100012.
  12. Khan SA, Rastogi S. Surgery in Ewing Sarcoma- Myth or Reality. Ind J Med Paed Oncol 2004;25(2):58–63.
  13. Ozaki T. Diagnosis and treatment of Ewing sarcoma of the bone: a review article. J Orthop Sci 2015;20(2):250–263. DOI: 10.1007/s00776-014-0687-z.
  14. Vohar VG. Ewing's tumour, a report on 27 cases. Indian J Radiol Imaging 2008;18(2):106–112.
  15. Singh JP, Garg L, et al. Radiological appearance of Ewing's sarcoma of the mandible. Indian J Radiol Imaging 2003;13(1):23–25.
  16. Sinha DK, Jha NK, et al. Ewing's Sarcoma of Mandible: A Very Rare Disease and Review of Indian Literature. Indian J Surg Oncol 2014;5(1):81–84. DOI: 10.1007/s13193-014-0293-8.
  17. Oberlin O, Bayle C, et al. Incidence of bone marrow involvement in Ewing's sarcoma: value of extensive investigation of the bone marrow. Med Pediatr Oncol 1995;24(6):343–346. DOI: 10.1002/mpo.2950240602.
  18. Prasad BV, Ahmed Mujib BR, et al. Ewing's sarcoma of the maxilla. Indian J Dent Res 2008;19(1):66–69. DOI: 10.4103/0970-9290.38935.
  19. Krishna KBB, Thomas V, et al. A Radiological Review of Ewing's Sarcoma of Mandible: A Case Report with One Year Follow-up. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2013;6(2):109–114. DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1200.
  20. Balamuth NJ, Womer RB. Ewing's sarcoma. Lancet Oncol 2010;11(2):184–192. DOI: 10.1016/S1470-2045(09)70286-4.
PDF Share
PDF Share

© Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) LTD.