Hemangiopericytoma/solitary fibrous tumor of the cranial base: a case series and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hemangiopericytomas (HPCs) are uncommon soft tissue tumors. HPCs that grow in the cranial base are rare. Therefore, skull-base surgeons tend to overlook this disease. This study aimed to increase the awareness of HPCs by summarizing case data from our institution and related publications. We also aimed to contribute to the number of reported cases for future systematic reviews of HPCs.

Methods

This study included all patients who underwent surgery for HPC/solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) between August 2015 and August 2019. All surgeries were performed at Xiangya Hospital Central South University. We analyzed clinical characteristics, surgical highlights, treatment modalities, and outcomes.

Results

We included six patients, aged 32-64 years. Lesions were locate

SUBMITTER: Peng Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9327149 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature