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Congenital hemangiopericytoma is a rare tumor consisting of capillaries surrounded by pericytes. Only histologically can the tumor be distinguished from other vascular hamartomas. For a long time the congenital type was considered benign; however, metastases have recently been described. A histologic diagnosis of all soft-tissue sarcomas should be made. We describe two patients with congenital hemangiopericytomas in whom the diagnosis was not suspected until after histologic examination. Long-term follow-up is indicated.
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Bosch, A., Hack, W. & Ekkelkamp, S. Congenital hemangiopericytoma: two case reports. Pediatr Surg Int 13, 211–212 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003830050296
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