Primary orbital hemangiopericytoma: a case report.
A case of primary orbital hemangiopericytoma is reported in a 31-year-old female presenting with progressive proptosis of the left eye and deteriorating diplopia over a period of 2 years. Orbital computed tomography revealed a superiorly located well-circumscribed extraconal mass. A 32x57x16 mm soft mass that appeared grossly encapsulated was removed intact via anterior orbitotomy. Histopathological examination disclosed it to be a hemangiopericytoma. The clinical importance is its potentially malignant behavior, with a high local recurrence rate in case of incomplete excision. Literature was reviewed.
Tsai
C C
CC
Department of Ophthalmology, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Kau
H C
HC
Chen
S J
SJ
Hsu
W M
WM
Wu
J S
JS
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006393:Hemangiopericytoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*