Epibulbar hemangiopericytoma.
OBJECTIVE
To report a case of an epibulbar hemangiopericytoma that appeared clinically as a firm nodule.


METHODS
We examined a 28-year-old man with a 5-year history of a gradually enlarging red, firm epibulbar nodule. Excisional biopsy was performed.


RESULTS
Histopathology identified an encapsulated hemangiopericytoma. Eight-year follow-up showed no recurrence postresection.


CONCLUSIONS
Epibulbar hemangiopericytoma is rare and has a good prognosis after resection. The smaller size and more conspicuous location of epibulbar hemangiopericytomas may lead to relatively early treatment and account for a more favorable prognosis.
Lee
J T
JT
UCLA School of Medicine, USA.
Pettit
T H
TH
Glasgow
B J
BJ
D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D005123:Eye / Q000473:pathology; D005134:Eye Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006393:Hemangiopericytoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male