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Primary pulmonary hemangiopericytoma: a case report
J Shimizu1, S Murakami, Y Hayashi
1Department of Surgery, Kanazawa University School of Medicine.
Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology
|October 1, 1993
Summary
A rare primary pulmonary hemangiopericytoma was resected in a 78-year-old male. The tumor recurred but was managed with radiotherapy, with the patient surviving 23 months post-operation.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Radiotherapy
Background:
- Primary pulmonary hemangiopericytoma is an exceptionally rare thoracic neoplasm.
- This report details a single case and reviews existing literature on this rare tumor.
Observation:
- A 78-year-old male presented with an abnormal chest x-ray finding.
- A primary tumor was identified and surgically resected from the left S4 lung segment.
Findings:
- Histopathological analysis confirmed a diagnosis of primary pulmonary hemangiopericytoma.
- Recurrence of the tumor was observed in the left lower lobe 14 months after the initial surgery.
Implications:
- The case highlights the potential for recurrence of pulmonary hemangiopericytoma.
- Radiotherapy may be an effective treatment modality for managing recurrent disease.
- Long-term survival is possible following multimodal treatment for this rare pulmonary tumor.