[Hemangioma of the heart]

Area of Science:

• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Pediatric Oncology

Background:

• Cardiac hemangiomas are rare benign vascular tumors, particularly in adolescents.
• Right ventricular tumors can cause significant outflow tract obstruction.

Observation:

• A 17-year-old male presented with a rare cardiac benign tumor, a hemangioma.
• The tumor originated from the interventricular septum and prolapsed into the right ventricle's outflow tract.
• This prolapse led to significant narrowing of the right ventricular lumen.

Findings:

• Histopathological confirmation of a cardiac hemangioma.
• Successful surgical resection of the tumor was achieved.
• The patient experienced a favorable outcome post-surgery.

Implications:

• Highlights the importance of considering rare cardiac tumors in young patients with obstructive symptoms.
• Demonstrates the feasibility and success of surgical intervention for right ventricular hemangiomas.
• Contributes to the limited literature on pediatric cardiac hemangiomas and their management.