HEMANGIOPERICYTOMA OF TONGUE: A RARE CASE REPORT

Background: Hemangiopericytoma (HPC), described by Stout and Murray (1942), is a rare spindle cell tumor of mesenchymal origin with an incidence of about 0.06% per 100,000 population, affecting both genders equally. HPC typically develops in deep soft tissues, especially in the extremities, with only 16-25% of cases reported in the head-neck region, commonly affecting middle-aged individuals. A 49-year-old male presented with a painless sw Case: elling in the tongue for two years. Intraoral examination revealed a large mass occupying the mouth. MRI suggested differential diagnoses of schwannoma or hemangioma. The mass was excised, and histopathologic examination confirmed a benign vascular neoplasm, diagnosing it as Hemangiopericytoma. Hemangiopericytoma is a rare vascular tumor Conclusion: with high recurrence and malignant potential, requiring awareness and long-term follow-up for effective management. Documenting such cases is crucial to increase awareness and improve understanding.