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Thoracic epidural hemangiopericytoma. Case report
A Akhaddar1, N Chakir, A Amarti
1Department of Neuroradiology, Hospital des Specialities ONO, Avicenne Universiy Hospital Centre, Rabat, Morocco.
Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences
|September 17, 2002
Summary
A rare spinal tumor, hemangiopericytoma, caused spinal cord compression in a patient. Surgical removal led to full recovery, with radiotherapy administered post-surgery.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Hemangiopericytoma is a rare mesenchymal neoplasm.
- Spinal canal involvement is exceptionally uncommon for this tumor type.
Observation:
- A 39-year-old male presented with symptoms of spinal cord compression.
- Diagnostic imaging included myelo-computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Findings:
- A thoracic epidural hemangiopericytoma was identified.
- Complete recovery was achieved after total tumor resection.
- Postoperative radiotherapy was administered.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare tumors in spinal cord compression diagnoses.
- Successful surgical management and adjuvant radiotherapy can lead to favorable outcomes.
- Further review of literature aids in understanding epidural spinal hemangiopericytoma.