A rare case of Ewing's sarcoma primary of the cervical spine in a 1-year-old child: A case report and literature review.

Introduction and Significance: Ewing sarcoma is a rare and malignant bone tumor that can primarily affect the cervical spine. Symptoms may not always be present, but muscle weakness is a critical indicator of disease progression and necessitates urgent surgical intervention to relieve pressure on the spinal cord.
Case Presentation: We present a case of a child who experienced sudden muscle weakness in the left upper limb. An MRI of the spine revealed a tumor in the cervical spine compressing the spinal cord. Urgent surgical intervention was performed, successfully removing most of the tumor. This was followed by complementary chemotherapy.
Clinical Discussion: Tumors located in the cervical spine are challenging to treat due to their location. Urgent surgery may be crucial when muscle weakness is present. This case demonstrates a novel surgical approach through the spinous processes of the vertebrae, avoiding laminectomy and the need for spinal fixation, which can be difficult in children.
Conclusion: Our case highlights a rare presentation of Ewing sarcoma in the cervical spine, infrequently reported in medical literature. It also demonstrates the success of a novel surgical approach that avoids spinal fixation in children.
Competing Interests: Conflict of interest statement The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
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