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MAJ Joseph M. Lenczyk, MC

Arch Otolaryngol. 1968;87(5):536-539.

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HEMANGIOPERICYTOMA is a rare vascular tumor first described by Murray and Stout in 1942.¹ More than 300 cases have been reported in the literature of which only five have been described as primary nasal tumors. This tumor is usually present as a painless mass in the trunk or extremities, but may be found in any location. The incidence of head and neck involvement is significant. O'Brien² reported seven out of 24 cases in this area and Stout and Murray,¹ six out of 34 cases. Hemangiopericytoma may occur at any age, but it is most common in the middle decades. No predominance has been noted in either sex.

The tumor is derived from the pericyte which was first described by Zimmerman in 1923. The pericyte is normally found in the outer surface of capillary walls where it acts to change the caliber of the lumen.¹ It arises . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
USA, Washington, DC

From the Otolaryngology Service, Department of Surgery, Walter Reed General Hospital, WRAMC, Washington, DC.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Dec 18, 1967.

This material has been received by the Office of The Surgeon General, Department of the Army, and there is no objection to its presentation and/or publication. This review does not imply any indorsement of the opinions advanced or any recommendation of such products as may be named.

Reprint requests to Otolaryngology Service, Department of Surgery, Walter Reed General Hospital, WRAMC, Washington, DC 20012 (Dr. Lenczyk).

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