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Infantile Cardiac Hemangioma: A Rare Case Presentation
Debabrata Gohain1, Amarjyoti Rai Baruah1, James Thiek1
1CTVS Department, Cardiothoracic and Neuroscience Center, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati, Assam, India.
World Journal for Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgery
|September 13, 2024
Summary
Cardiac hemangiomas, rare heart tumors, can cause congestive heart failure in infants. This case highlights successful surgical removal of a cardiac hemangioma in a neonate, preventing life-threatening complications.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Pediatric Oncology
Background:
- Cardiac hemangiomas are uncommon primary heart tumors, representing less than 1/20th of all primary cardiac neoplasms.
- While benign, these tumors can manifest with severe symptoms, including congestive heart failure, particularly in pediatric patients.
Observation:
- A case study involving a two-month-old infant diagnosed with a cardiac hemangioma is presented.
- The infant exhibited symptoms indicative of potential cardiac compromise due to the tumor's presence.
Findings:
- The cardiac hemangioma, despite its benign nature, posed a significant health risk to the infant.
- Successful surgical excision of the cardiac mass was achieved, resolving the immediate threat.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of timely diagnosis and surgical intervention for symptomatic cardiac hemangiomas in neonates and children.
- Early management can prevent severe morbidity and mortality associated with these rare pediatric cardiac tumors.
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