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Intracranial haemangiopericytoma: a very rare entity having a high malignant/metastatic potential.

Authors :
Ahmad M
Majid A
Masood M
Source :
Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC [J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad] 2009 Oct-Dec; Vol. 21 (4), pp. 174-6.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Intracranial haemangiopericytomas are very rare tumours. Their radiological appearance resembles that of meningioma. Recommended treatment is total surgical excision, if possible, followed by radiotherapy. A vigilant, long-term clinical and radiological follow up is very essential due to a high rate of late onset recurrence along with neural and extraneural metastases. A case report and review of literature is presented.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1025-9589
Volume :
21
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21067055