Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Hemangiopericytoma (author's transl)]

H J Leu

    Zentralblatt Fur Allgemeine Pathologie U. Pathologische Anatomie
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Hemangiopericytoma (HP) is a rare tumor. This study details two cases, one with recurrence and metastases, and another showing a potential transition to hemangioendothelioma, highlighting diagnostic challenges.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Phlebosclerosis, phlebothrombosis, and thrombophlebitis: A current perspective.

    Cardiovascular pathology : the official journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology·2015
    Same author

    Cystic medial necrosis Erdheim-Gsell.

    VASA. Zeitschrift fur Gefasskrankheiten·2011
    Same author

    [Stiffness of the AO spinal external fixator. Experimental results of stiffness of the AO spinal external fixator with 3 different pedicle screw systems].

    Zeitschrift fur Orthopadie und ihre Grenzgebiete·1996
    Same author

    Varicose veins combined with mucoid degeneration of the venous wall.

    VASA. Zeitschrift fur Gefasskrankheiten·1996
    Same author

    Discography with manometry and discographic CT: their value in patient selection for percutaneous lumbar nucleotomy.

    Bulletin (Hospital for Joint Diseases (New York, N.Y.))·1996
    Same author

    [Thrombosis and phlebitis of superficial veins. Differential histopathologic diagnosis].

    Der Pathologe·1995

    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Hemangiopericytoma (HP) is an exceptionally rare vascular tumor.
    • Diagnostic challenges exist in evaluating HP malignancy and differentiating it from other soft tissue sarcomas.

    Observation:

    • Two cases of HP were observed over 30 years.
    • The first case involved a neck tumor with local recurrence and bone metastases four years post-surgery.
    • The second case presented a primary lower arm tumor with potential transition to hemangioendothelioma, evidenced by axillary and visceral metastases.

    Findings:

    • Histological evaluation of HP malignancy is difficult.
    • The second case showed a primary HP with features of hemangioendothelioma in metastases.
    • Distinguishing malignant HP from other vascular sarcomas and uterine stromal sarcoma poses diagnostic hurdles.

    Implications:

    • Accurate diagnosis of HP requires careful histological assessment.
    • Understanding HP's potential for malignant transformation and metastasis is crucial for patient management.
    • Further research may clarify diagnostic criteria and improve differentiation from similar neoplasms.

    Related Experiment Videos