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A solitary case of angioblastic mening gioma hemangiopericytic variant occurring in a boy of five years has been reported. The symptoms, signs, investigations and treatment were discussed. The histology was typical of angioblastic meningioma. The boy deteriorated within a fortnight and passed away.
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From the Department of Pathology and Neurosurgery, Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool-518002 (A.P.)
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Sarada, P., Khan, M.J., Kumari, G.S. et al. Angioblastic meningioma. Indian J Pediatr 46, 384–387 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02749274
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