A Case Report of Meningeal Hemangiopericytoma: A 9-Year Journey from the Brain to the Spine (original) (raw)

A case report detailing the journey of a 46-year-old man diagnosed with meningeal hemangiopericytoma (M-HPC) is presented. Initially treated for a presumed meningioma, symptoms of upper back pain led to the discovery of metastatic lesions in the thoracic spine occurring 9 years later. Surgical intervention confirmed the spinal lesions as metastases from the original tumor. The case emphasizes the aggressive nature of HPCs, their potential for late metastasis, and the importance of long-term monitoring and consideration of adjuvant therapies to manage recurrence and metastasis.