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Cardiac tumour in a newborn
Maitreyi Basu1, Kanak Kumar Mitra, Sibnath Gayen
1Department of Paediatric Medicine, RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata.
Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|March 27, 2010
Summary
A rare cardiac tumor was diagnosed in a male infant with birth asphyxia. Echocardiography identified an intracardiac mass, ruling out common congenital heart defects.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Cardiac Oncology
Background:
- Primary cardiac tumors are rare in pediatric patients.
- Birth asphyxia can present with cardiac symptoms mimicking congenital defects.
Observation:
- A male infant presented with a systolic murmur after birth asphyxia.
- Initial assessment suggested ventricular septal defect or asphyxial cardiomyopathy.
- Echocardiography was performed to evaluate cardiac function.
Findings:
- Echocardiography showed normal left ventricular function and intact septa.
- No intracardiac shunt or abnormal valve morphology was detected.
- A solitary, multilobulated intracardiac mass with a narrow stalk was identified arising from the right ventricular free wall.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare cardiac tumors in infants with unclear cardiac findings.
- Accurate diagnosis through advanced imaging like echocardiography is crucial.
- Distinguishing tumors from congenital heart disease is vital for appropriate management in pediatric cardiology.
