Cardiovascular magnetic resonance characterization of a hamartoma in an asymptomatic child.
BACKGROUND
The prevalence of primary cardiac neoplasms is approximately 0.3% and these masses should be distinguished from many of other primary and secondary processes that can occur in the heart. Further assessment of the left ventricular mass presents important clinical implications. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance was used.


METHODS
An asymptomatic 12-year-old child was referred for cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging to further assess a left ventricular mass found after an echocardiography, executed for assessment for sport activity. His past medical history was absolutely negative. The patient was in optimal state of health. The EKG showed an aspecific ST elevation. A hamartoma was diagnosed. A surgical approach was performed. After 7 days the patient is in good condition.
Fazio
Giovanni
G
Grassedonio
Emanuele
E
Cracolici
Eliana
E
Novo
Giuseppina
G
Sutera
Loredana
L
Pipitone
Salvatore
S
Mongiovi
Maurizio
M
Novo
Salvatore
S
Midiri
Massimo
M
D002648:Child; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006222:Hamartoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D019028:Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cine; D008297:Male