In utero diagnosis of pericardial tumor with successful surgical repair.
A large intrapericardial tumor with pericardial effusion was diagnosed by ultrasound examination in a 32-week gestation fetus. Serial in utero examinations excluded fetal hydrops and normal labor ensued at 38 1/2 weeks. After delivery by Caesarian section, pericardiocentesis and subsequent successful surgery were performed. The tumor was found to be a cavernous hemangioma arising within the pericardium and adherent to the right atrial wall.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005318:Fetal Heart / Q000473:pathology*; D006338:Heart Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006392:Hemangioma, Cavernous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography