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Haemangiopericytoma of the temporal bone

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. R. Birzgalis
Affiliation:
University Department of Otolaryngology, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL.
R. T. Ramsden*
Affiliation:
University Department of Otolaryngology, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL.
R. H. Lye
Affiliation:
University Department of Neurosurgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL.
P. L. Richardson
Affiliation:
University Department of Neurosurgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL.
*
Consultant Otolaryngologist, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL.

Abstract

Haemangiopericytoma is an uncommon vascular tumour with a widespread distribution. Although meningeal involvement is well recognized, only a few sporadic cases of temporal bone lesions have been documented, all with doubtful sites of origin. Late presentation together with the restrictive anatomy of this region often precludes its effective removal and even minimal residual disease may progress rapidly. A series of three such patients are presented in order to discuss the natural history, histological features and treatment of this disease.

Type
View from Beneath: Pathology in Focus
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1990

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