Epibulbar hemangiopericytoma.

Lee, J T; Pettit, T H; Glasgow, B J · Am J Ophthalmol · 1997

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

To report a case of an epibulbar hemangiopericytoma that appeared clinically as a firm nodule. We examined a 28-year-old man with a 5-year history of a gradually enlarging red, firm epibulbar nodule. Excisional biopsy was performed. Histopathology identified an encapsulated hemangiopericytoma. Eight-year follow-up showed no recurrence postresection. Epibulbar hemangiopericytoma is rare and has a good prognosis after resection. The smaller size and more conspicuous location of epibulbar hemangiopericytomas may lead to relatively early treatment and account for a more favorable prognosis.

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