Cardiac fibroma in an infant: complete resection after a Blalock-Taussig shunt as initial palliation.
A fetal echocardiogram revealed a large right ventricular mass. After birth, the infant had pulmonary blood flow obstruction with cyanosis. The size and characteristics of the tumor prevented resection. The patient underwent placement of a systemic-to-pulmonary shunt as another alternative. This palliation allowed discharge from the hospital and provided good relief for the cyanosis until the tumor became resectable. The pathologic examination revealed a cardiac fibroma.
Lee
Cheul
C
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Sejong Cardiovascular Center, Sejong General Hospital, Bucheon, Korea.
Kim
Soo-Jin
SJ
Kim
Yang Min
YM
D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005350:Fibroma / Q000601:surgery*; D006338:Heart Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010166:Palliative Care