Hemangiopericytoma of the spleen

Surgery. 1989 Sep;106(3):575-7.

Abstract

Hemangiopericytomas are rare vascular tumors, most frequently found in the muscles of the lower extremities. A parenchymatous origin is extremely uncommon. We present here what we believe is the first case ever reported of an hemangiopericytoma of the spleen.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Hemangiopericytoma / pathology*
  • Hemangiopericytoma / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Splenic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Splenic Neoplasms / therapy