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Pericytes Hemangiopericytoma Orbit Uncommon Encapsulated Tumors Present Midlife

Front What is a hemangiopericytoma of the orbit?
Back ● Uncommon, encapsulated tumors that present in midlife with proptosis with or without pain ● Tumor composed of pericytes with ill-defined borders, large cytoplasm, and round nuclei ● Pericytes surround “staghorn-shaped” blood channels

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