Long and Meaningful Survival of a Case with Disseminated Hemangiopericytoma - Treated with Radiation Alone

Abstract

Hemangiopericytomas are tumours arising from the pericytes of Zimmerman. They arise in the central nervous system and have a locally recurrent behaviour with occasional distant metastases too. This case highlights the careful and judicious use of different radiotherapy techniques used in tandem to ensure a long survival for a patient. Emphasis is made on the quality of life as he was able to function to his maximum till the end.