[Immature intrapericardial teratoma: a case report in a newborn]

G Ital Cardiol (Rome). 2011 Mar;12(3):212-3.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

We report the case of an intrapericardial teratoma, diagnosed at 38 weeks of gestation. Echocardiography revealed a 38 x 39 mm multicystic pedunculated mass compressing the right atrium and the right ventricle, but without symptoms, associated with severe anterior pericardial effusion. Surgical resection of the mass was performed after birth successfully. The histological description of the tumor after excision was reported an immature multicystic teratoma grade 2 of 3, with immature neural tissue and without yolk sac tumor cells. The baby had a favorable postoperative course.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Heart Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Teratoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Teratoma / pathology*
  • Tumor Burden
  • Ultrasonography