Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2006 Jun;49(6):660-662.

A Case of Hemangiopericytoma in Nasal Cavity

• Lee JH
• Lee JS
• Yoo JB
• Myung JH

Abstract

Hemangiopericytomas are very rare tumor in the paranasal sinuses. It is vascular tumor derived from Zimmerman's pericytes. Sinonasal hemangiopericytoma is generally benign with a low potential for local recurrence of metastasis via the blood stream and lymphatic system. They account for about 1% of all vascular tumors. About 5% of the cases occur in the nasal cavity and usually show well-differentiated tumors. The treatment of choice is surgical resection. We present a case of nasal hemangiopericytoma treated by endoscopic resection.

Keyword

Hemangiopericytoma; Endoscopic resection

MeSH Terms

Hemangiopericytoma*
Lymphatic System
Nasal Cavity*
Neoplasm Metastasis
Paranasal Sinuses
Pericytes
Recurrence
Rivers