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[Primary cardiac tumours in infancy].

A Sánchez Andrés1, B Insa Albert, J I Carrasco Moreno

  • 1Sección de Cardiología Pediátrica, Hospital Infantil La Fe, Valencia, Spain. tonisanchan@hotmail.com

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Pediatric primary cardiac tumors are rare, with rhabdomyomas being the most common, often linked to tuberous sclerosis. Early diagnosis via echocardiography is key, as many rhabdomyomas regress spontaneously.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Pathology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Primary cardiac tumors in children are exceptionally rare, with an incidence ranging from 0.0017% to 0.28%.
  • Over 90% of these tumors are benign.
  • Rhabdomyoma constitutes the most frequent type, occurring in over 60% of cases associated with tuberous sclerosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and outcomes of primary cardiac tumors in a pediatric cohort.
  • To determine the prevalence and common types of cardiac tumors in children.
  • To evaluate the diagnostic utility of various imaging modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of medical records for primary cardiac tumors diagnosed between March 1977 and March 2007.
  • Inclusion of 27 pediatric patients.
  • Review of diagnostic methods including echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, and angioresonance.

Main Results:

  • The most frequent age of diagnosis was the neonatal period, often presenting as a heart murmur.
  • Echocardiography identified 20 rhabdomyomas, 2 fibromas, 2 pericardial teratomas, and 3 unclassified tumors, predominantly in the left ventricle.
  • Arrhythmias occurred in 11 patients, 5 required surgery, and 3 deaths were attributed to cardiac causes. 75% of rhabdomyoma cases were associated with tuberous sclerosis, and most rhabdomyomas showed spontaneous regression.

Conclusions:

  • Primary cardiac tumors are uncommon in children, with rhabdomyoma being the most prevalent, frequently associated with tuberous sclerosis.
  • Echocardiography is the primary diagnostic tool, with fetal echocardiography enabling early detection.
  • While most tumors have a benign course and rhabdomyomas tend to regress, monitoring for arrhythmias and surgical intervention for obstructive symptoms are crucial.