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Infantile cardiac hemangioendothelioma
J S Chang1, M L Young, W M Chuu
1Department of Pedatrics, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Republic of China.
Pediatric Cardiology
|January 1, 1992
Summary
A rare infantile cardiac hemangioma caused heart failure and low platelets in an infant. Steroid treatment successfully resolved these serious cardiac and hematologic issues.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Pediatric Oncology
- Neonatal Hematology
Background:
- Infantile cardiac hemangioma is a rare, benign vascular tumor that can affect infants.
- Cardiac hemangiomas can lead to significant complications, including heart failure and thrombocytopenia.
Observation:
- A 4-month-old infant presented with clinical signs of heart failure.
- Diagnostic workup revealed pericardial effusion and severe thrombocytopenia.
- Cardiac imaging identified a cardiac hemangioma as the likely cause.
Findings:
- The infantile cardiac hemangioma was successfully treated with corticosteroid therapy.
- This represents the first reported case of successful steroid treatment for infantile cardiac hemangioma.
Implications:
- Corticosteroids may be a viable therapeutic option for infantile cardiac hemangioma.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing infants with cardiac tumors.
- This case expands treatment possibilities for rare pediatric cardiac conditions.