Intracranial haemangiopericytoma: a very rare entity having a high malignant/metastatic potential

Abstract

Intracranial haemangiopericytomas are very rare tumours. Their radiological appearance resembles that of meningioma. Recommended treatment is total surgical excision, if possible, followed by radiotherapy. A vigilant, long-term clinical and radiological follow up is very essential due to a high rate of late onset recurrence along with neural and extraneural metastases. A case report and review of literature is presented.