Intracardiac teratoma in an infant

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Cardiology
• Congenital Heart Disease
• Cardiac Oncology

Background:

• Primary cardiac teratomas are rare congenital tumors.
• Right ventricular teratomas present significant surgical challenges in infants.

Observation:

• A unique case of an infant surviving surgical resection of a primary right ventricular teratoma is presented.
• This report includes a comprehensive review of previously documented infantile and childhood cardiac teratomas.

Findings:

• Successful surgical intervention for a right ventricular teratoma in an infant is a rare but achievable outcome.
• The review highlights the limited but critical data on pediatric cardiac teratomas.

Implications:

• This case underscores the possibility of successful surgical management for complex congenital cardiac tumors.
• Further research into early diagnosis and treatment strategies for cardiac teratomas in neonates is warranted.