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- Title
Haemangiopericytoma: histological spectrum, immunohistochemical characterization and prognosis.
- Authors
Mazzei, Maurizio; Millanta, Francesca; Citi, Simona; Lorenzi, Davide; Poli, Alessandro
- Abstract
Abstract Canine haemangiopericytoma (CHP) is a vascular neoplasm thought to be derived from pericytes. The histological pattern and immunohistochemical profile were studied in 31 CHPs. Twenty-three subjects were followed for 2 years to evaluate the correlation among tumour location, histotype, immunostaining and outcome of the disease. Of the 31 CHPs examined, 20 exhibited a perivascular whorled pattern, 8 were storifom and 3 were epithelioid. All tumours were positive for vimentin and negative for cytokeratin, factor VIII-related antigen, glial fibrillary acidic protein and S-100 protein. Seventeen CHPs were positive for actin and nine co-expressed desmin. Six CHPs were also positive for CD34 antigen. The panel of immunohistochemical markers used confirmed the vascular lineage of CHP and aided in the exclusion of other mesenchymal tumours. Of the 23 dogs submitted to follow-up, 6 had recurrence or metastases of the primary tumour. The epithelioid pattern or a noncutaneous location were associated with a poorer prognosis.
- Subjects
DOG diseases; SOFT tissue tumors; IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY
- Publication
Veterinary Dermatology, 2002, Vol 13, Issue 1, p15
- ISSN
0959-4493
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1046/j.0959-4493.2001.00281.x