A metastatic haemangiopericytoma of the floor of the mouth.

A case of metastatic haemangiopericytoma in the floor of the mouth is described. Haemangiopericytoma is a relatively rare slow-growing vascular tumour with variable malignant potential. This tumour has been identified in almost every region of the body, but its occurrence in the oral cavity has been rarely reported. The rate of regional and distant metastasis of the tumour is low. This case, presented 12 years after initial surgery suggested the need for careful long-term follow-ups of patients with haemangiopericytoma.