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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-9 | Issue-10
Cerebellar Hemangiopericytoma: A Case Report and Literature Review
Iharti R, Bounid O, Zaytoune I, Chaouia S, Hadraoui G, Darfaoui M, Elomrani A, Khouchani M
Published: Oct. 19, 2021 |
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DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2021.v09i10.020
Pages: 1001-1003
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Abstract
Background: Haemangiopericytoma (HPC) is a rare mesenchymal tumour. It was first described in 1942 by A.P. Stout and M. Murray. It represents less than 1% of intracranial tumours. Its location in the cerebellopontine angle and its appearance on CT or MRI can be misleading and lead to a false diagnosis of acoustic neuroma or meningioma. Hemangiopericytoma is characterised by its malignant potential, high rate of recurrence and distant metastases, justifying wide surgical removal and additional radiotherapy.