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A case report: malignant haemangiopericytoma in infancy
1National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos.
West African Journal of Medicine
|June 8, 2001
Summary
A rare infant foot tumor, malignant haemangiopericytoma, presented as nodules at birth and rapidly grew. Surgical excision was performed, but ablation was refused post-diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Vascular Tumors
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Malignant haemangiopericytoma is a rare vascular tumor.
- Infantile tumors of the foot require early diagnosis and intervention.
Observation:
- A case report details an infant presenting with nodules on the right foot at birth.
- These nodules progressively enlarged, affecting the entire foot by ten months of age.
Findings:
- Initial clinical diagnosis was haemangioma, leading to tumor excision and foot reconstruction.
- Histological examination confirmed malignant haemangiopericytoma.
- Post-diagnosis, ablation was recommended but declined by the patient's guardians.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare tumors in infantile foot lesions.
- Challenges in diagnosis and treatment of pediatric vascular tumors are presented.
- The report underscores the need for timely and accurate histological diagnosis for appropriate management.