Infantile hemangiopericytoma of nasal cavity.
Hemangiopericytoma is an uncommon vascular tumour. Of the 26 intranasal hemangiopericytomas reported in the English literature only two paediatric cases have been noted. A benign course is more common in the nose and paranasal sinuses. A pre-operative diagnosis being not possible, definitive treatment cannot be preplanned. Wide surgical excision by a lateral rhinotomy approach is still the treatment of choice. The appropriate investigations and treatment line followed are described. A lifelong followup is mandatory.
Anand
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Department of ENT, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal, India.
Rajan
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Hazarika
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Padhee
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D005260:Female; D006393:Hemangiopericytoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery