Hemangiopericytoma of the kidney: a case with preoperative ethanol embolization.
We report a case of a giant renal hemangiopericytoma that was embolized preoperatively with ethanol. Ultrasound and computerized tomography showed multiple smooth-walled cysts within the tumor. The tumor itself was hypervascular and a vascular pattern specific for hemangiopericytoma was noted upon reinterpretation of the angiograms. The diagnostic and therapeutic aspects are discussed, and the literature is reviewed.
Siniluoto
T M
TM
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University Central Hospital, Oulu, Finland.
Päivänsalo
M J
MJ
Hellström
P A
PA
Leinonen
A S
AS
Kyllönen
A P
AP
D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D000431:Ethanol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006393:Hemangiopericytoma / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009392:Nephrectomy; D011300:Preoperative Care
D000431:Ethanol