Extraskeletal Ewing's sarcoma of the head and neck region in pediatric patients: A case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and importance

Extraskeletal Ewing's sarcoma (EES) is a collection of malignant cells that appear small and round and occur mostly in pediatrics and adolescence. Head and neck EES tumors are considered rare and require multidisciplinary care to achieve ideal results in management.

Case presentation

A 14-year-old boy who complained of a mass protruding from the back of his neck which gradually increased in size in the last few months prior to the diagnosis. He was referred to a pediatric otolaryngology clinic with a one-year history of chronic painless nape swelling. Ultrasound prior to the referral was done and the findings revealed a well-defined rounded hypoechoic lesion with internal vascularity. MRI was done and the impression was a large subcutaneous, well

SUBMITTER: Almohaisen GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10176168 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature