Cardiac tumours in infancy are rare and mostly benign; rhabdomyomas often regress spontaneously, whereas fibromas and teratomas generally require surgery for complications.
Supports conservative management of infantile rhabdomyomas; leaves open optimal timing for fibroma and teratoma surgery.
Cardiac tumours in infancy are rare and are mostly benign with rhabdomyomas, fibromas and teratomas accounting for the majority. The presentation depends on size and location of the mass as they tend to cause cavity obstruction or arrhythmias. Most rhabdomyomas tend to regress spontaneously but fibromas and teratomas generally require surgical intervention for severe haemodynamic or arrhythmic complications. Other relatively rare cardiac tumours too are discussed along with an Indian perspective.
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