Rhabdomyoma of the right atrium: report of a case.
Rhabdomyomas are the most common primary cardiac tumors in childhood, and are considered to be congenital lesions. They are uncommon in adolescents and adults due to their tendency for spontaneous regression. Majority of them are located in the ventricular chambers, and are also associated with tuberous sclerosis. The indications for surgery include hemodynamic compromise and intractable arrhythmias. We describe a right atrial rhabdomyoma in a previously healthy 16-year-old girl who presented with palpitation and dizziness of recent onset. Postoperative evaluation had not revealed stigmata of tuberous sclerosis.
Shivakumaraswamy
Tumkur
T
Dr. P. K. Sen Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Seth G. S. Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India.
Vaideeswar
Pradeep
P
Divate
Smita
S
Khandekar
Jayant
J
Agrawal
Nandkishore
N
Lanjewar
Charan
C
Patwardhan
Anil
A
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006325:Heart Atria; D006338:Heart Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D012207:Rhabdomyoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery