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A Daly1, O Franklin2, L Nölke1
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin 12, Ireland
Irish Medical Journal
|May 14, 2019
Summary
This report details the first congenital cardiac hemangioma case in Ireland, successfully treated in a neonate. Surgical excision led to a full recovery, highlighting effective management of rare heart tumors.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Primary cardiac tumors are exceptionally rare, particularly in neonates.
- Congenital cardiac hemangiomas represent a subset of these rare neoplasms.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are critical for favorable outcomes in neonates with cardiac masses.
Observation:
- A neonate presented with symptoms on day three of life attributed to a congenital atrial hemangioma.
- The cardiac mass was identified as the cause of the presenting symptoms.
- Surgical intervention was deemed necessary for the management of the tumor.
Findings:
- The congenital atrial hemangioma was successfully excised using median sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass.
- The neonate experienced an uncomplicated postoperative recovery, being discharged on postoperative day ten.
- The patient remained well at one year follow-up, indicating a successful surgical outcome.
Implications:
- This case highlights the successful surgical management of a rare congenital cardiac hemangioma in a neonate.
- Accurate suspicion, investigation, and diagnosis are crucial for clinicians managing cardiac tumors.
- The report contributes to the understanding of surgical approaches and outcomes for pediatric cardiac tumors.
