Journal article
Metastatic craniocervical hemangiopericytoma presenting with hydrocephalus and papilledema - Case review
Barry Ting Sheen Kweh, Chengde Pham, Catriona McLean, Jin Wee Tee
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE | ELSEVIER SCI LTD | Published : 2018
Abstract
Hemangiopericytomas are rare mesenchymal tumors with propensity to recur locally and metastasize. We report the unique case of a fifty-five-year-old male with recurrence of a previously resected craniocervical hemangiopericytoma presenting with obstructive hydrocephalus secondary to new metastatic cerebellar deposits. Emergent surgical resection of the cerebellar hemangiopericytomas was performed prior to adjuvant radiotherapy. Hemangiopericytomas are rare but important differentials for craniocervical junction lesions. Gross total resection remains the cornerstone of management with post-operative radiotherapy and chemotherapy as potential adjuncts. Tumors located in deep regions pose compl..
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