Intrapericardial teratoma: A case report

Successful removal of an intrapericardial teratoma in an adult, with the adjunct of cardiopulmonary bypass, is described. Unusual features are the rarity of the tumour, the recognition of the tumour in adult life (most are recognized during infancy), and the use of cardiopulmonary bypass as a technical aid because of firm adhesion of the tumour to vital structures.