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A case of hemangiopericytoma of the soft palate with articulate disorder and dysphagia.
- Source :
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International journal of oral science [Int J Oral Sci] 2013 Jun; Vol. 5 (2), pp. 111-4. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 May 24. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- We report a case of hemangiopericytoma of the soft palate of 60-year-old patient, who noticed a mass of the soft palate and experienced difficulty in speaking. We found a pediculate, hard, elastic mass measuring 38 mm (cross-sectional diameter). Computed tomography (CT) scans and dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed irregularly shaped mass and revealed a heterogeneous internal composition, consistent with vascular tumors. We excised the tumor under general anesthesia. Histopathological diagnosis was based on positive immunoreactivity of CD99 and vimentin and weak, positive staining of CD34. Three and half years following tumor excision, there is no recurrence or metastasis.
- Subjects :
- 12E7 Antigen
Antigens, CD analysis
Antigens, CD34 analysis
Cell Adhesion Molecules analysis
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Vimentin analysis
Articulation Disorders etiology
Deglutition Disorders etiology
Hemangiopericytoma complications
Palatal Neoplasms complications
Palate, Soft pathology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1674-2818
- Volume :
- 5
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of oral science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23703709
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/ijos.2013.25