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Intracardiac epithelial cyst in association with an atrioventricular canal defect
1Department of Pathology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore 21201.
The American Journal of Cardiovascular Pathology
|January 1, 1990
Insights
An uncommon epithelial heart cyst was found in a premature infant. This rare finding was associated with a persistent atrioventricular canal defect, a serious congenital heart condition.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pediatric Pathology
- Congenital Heart Disease
Background:
- Epithelial cysts in the heart are rare cardiac anomalies.
- Cysts associated with congenital cardiac malformations are exceptionally uncommon.
Observation:
- This report details a case of an epithelial cyst located in the interatrial septum.
- The cyst was identified in a premature infant.
Findings:
- The epithelial cyst was found in conjunction with a persistent atrioventricular canal defect.
- This specific combination of a cardiac cyst and a complex congenital heart defect is highly unusual.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare cardiac pathologies in infants with congenital heart defects.
- Further investigation into the embryological origins of such combined anomalies may be warranted.
- Understanding these rare associations can aid in diagnosis and management of affected infants.
Abstract:
An epithelial cyst within the heart is an uncommon occurrence. Cysts associated with cardiac malformations are very rare. We present a case of an epithelial cyst in the interatrial septum of a premature infant in association with a persistent atrioventricular canal defect.