{Reference Type}: Case Reports
{Title}: Haemangiopericytoma-like tumor of the nasal cavity treated by endoscopy - a case report.
{Author}: Piszczatowski B;Różańska M;Sieśkiewicz A;Reszeć J;Rogowski M;
{Journal}: Pol Merkur Lekarski
{Volume}: 41
{Issue}: 244
{Year}: Oct 2016 19
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{Abstract}: Haemangiopericytoma (HPC) is an uncommon, vascular tumor derived from Zimmerman pericytes surrounding blood vessels. HPC constitute around 1% of all tumors of vascular origin and may appear anywhere, 5% of them can be situated in nasal cavity. Tumor location within the head and neck predispose to its benign character and improves prognosis. This case report presents the case of 33-year-old patient with haemangiopericytoma-like tumor of the nasal cavity, presented symptoms of impaired nasal breathing and recurrent epistaxis. Tumor was excised with 0 degree endoscope. The follow-up recurrence-free period was 2 year 6 months and shows this is effective way of treatment. Described in the literature late recurrences and metastases reminds that regular, life-long observation is mandatory.