협점막에 발생된 혈관외피세포종

HEMANGIOPERICYTOMA ON BUCCAL MUCOSA

혈관외피세포종은 구강 내에서 매우 드물게 발생되는 종양으로 양성과 악성의 구분이 매우 어려운 종양이다. 이의 치료는 외과적인 완전 절제이나 오랜 시간이 지난 후에도 재발과 전이가 발생될 수 있으므로 술후 장기간의 주기적인 관찰을 요한다. 이에 저자 등은 30대 여자 환자의 협점막에 발생한 혈관외피세포종을 경험하였기에 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

Hemangiopericytoma is uncommon vascular neoplasm that arises from pericytes arround the capillary walls. It was first described as a distinct vascular neoplasm by Stout and Murray in 1942 The anatomic distribution is widespread throughout the body, with approximately one third occur in the head and neck. No sex predilection has been found. Although middle age appears to be the most prevalent time of onset, this neoplasm has been found in all age groups. The differentiation between benign and malignant hemangiopericytoma can be difficult. Although the majority of these tumors are benign, there are malignant variants that can metastasize. Metastasis of seemingly benign tumors may appear year of decade later, so long term close follow-up is needed. The treatment of choice is complete surgical excision of the tumor. Despite their vascular origin, these tumors are relatively radioresistant. Radiation therapy is reserved for inoperable metastases or treatment of postoperative surgical fields. Here we present a case of hemangiopericytoma occuring on the Lt. buccal mucosa.