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Resection of an immature intrapericardial teratoma from a premature neonate presenting as hydrops foetalis


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Mazalan, S. Laura and Yubbu, Putri and Velayudham, V. Ramesh (2022) Resection of an immature intrapericardial teratoma from a premature neonate presenting as hydrops foetalis. Cardiology in the Young, 33 (7). pp. 1206-1208. ISSN 1047-9511; ESSN: 1467-1107

Abstract

Intrapericardial teratoma is a germ-cell tumor that typically arises from the base of the heart. This rare cardiac tumour is the second most common tumor diagnosed in fetuses and newborn. Although benign, it can be massive in size causing direct compression on the heart and associated with significant pericardial effusion resulting life-threatening complications such as cardiac tamponade, heart failure, foetal hydrops, and sudden death. Early antenatal diagnosis and surgical intervention improve the survival. We present a case of immature intrapericardial teratoma diagnosed at 25 weeks of gestation but required multiple foetal pericardiocentesis and premature delivery due to massive pericardial effusion. The importance of multidisciplinary team approach to ensure successful management was highlighted in this case report.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.1017/s1047951122003687
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: Hydrops foetalis; Immature teratoma; Intrapericardial teratoma; Neonatal; Pericardiocentesis
Depositing User: Mr. Mohamad Syahrul Nizam Md Ishak
Date Deposited: 30 Jun 2024 23:42
Last Modified: 30 Jun 2024 23:42
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/103066
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