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Inflammatory pseudotumor of the right atrium
L Das Narla1, N H Siddiqi, E A Hingsbergen
1Medical College of Virginia of VCU, Department of Radiology, 401 North 12th Street, P.O. Box 980615, Richmond, VA 23298-0615, USA. dlnarla@hsc.vcu.edu
Pediatric Radiology
|May 26, 2001
Summary
Inflammatory pseudotumor is a rare condition that can affect the heart. This case highlights its occurrence in a child's right atrium, emphasizing its consideration in pediatric cardiac tumor diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Pathology
- Pediatric Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Inflammatory pseudotumor (IPT) is a rare, benign condition characterized by inflammatory cells and myofibroblasts.
- Initially described in the lung, IPT has been reported in various extrapulmonary sites.
- Cardiac involvement by IPT is exceptionally rare, with limited literature and no prior radiology case reports.
Observation:
- A 7-month-old female presented with a suspected cardiac mass.
- Imaging revealed a lesion involving the right atrium.
- Surgical exploration confirmed the diagnosis of inflammatory pseudotumor.
Findings:
- The case details an inflammatory pseudotumor originating in the right atrium of an infant.
- Complete surgical excision of the cardiac lesion was achieved.
- This represents the first reported case in the radiology literature.
Implications:
- Inflammatory pseudotumor should be included in the differential diagnosis of cardiac masses in pediatric patients.
- Radiologists and clinicians should be aware of this rare entity when evaluating pediatric cardiac tumors.
- Further research may elucidate the specific imaging features and optimal management strategies for cardiac IPT.