Cardiac Rhabdomyoma in a Neonate

Chandrakant M Bokade1, Nisha R Aglave1, Milind M Suryawanshi2

  • 1Department of Pediatric, Datta Meghe Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

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Insights

Tuberous sclerosis complex can cause cardiac rhabdomyomas in newborns. Early detection through echocardiography is crucial for infants born to mothers with suspected tuberous sclerosis.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Genetics
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder.
  • TSC is characterized by hamartoma formation in multiple organs.
  • Cardiac rhabdomyomas are common heart tumors in children with TSC.