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Managing a long-recurring primary orbital hemangiopericytoma
Madeeha A Mian1, Grant D Gilliland2
1College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Sciences CenterDallasTexas.
Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)
|February 18, 2020
Summary
Orbital hemangiopericytoma, a rare vascular tumor, can recur. Successful surgical removal of a longstanding, recurrent benign case in a 61-year-old woman demonstrates effective treatment for this uncommon orbital neoplasm.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurosurgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Hemangiopericytomas are rare vascular neoplasms originating from pericytes.
- Primary orbital hemangiopericytomas are exceptionally uncommon.
- Recurrence is a known characteristic of these tumors.
Observation:
- A 61-year-old woman presented with a longstanding, recurrent benign orbital hemangiopericytoma.
- The tumor affected the orbital region.
Findings:
- The case involved a rare primary orbital hemangiopericytoma.
- Successful surgical excision was achieved.
- The patient experienced a positive outcome after treatment.
Implications:
- This case highlights successful management strategies for recurrent orbital hemangiopericytomas.
- It contributes to the limited literature on primary orbital hemangiopericytomas.
- Effective surgical intervention is crucial for managing benign recurrent orbital neoplasms.
Keywords:
Anterolateral thigh flapconformerhemangiopericytomaoculocardiac arrestorbital hemangiopericytomapreoperative embolization
