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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nima Nasiri, M.D.[2]
Overview
Rhabdomyoma is a benign tumor of striated muscle. Rhabdomyomas are rare and can be classified into cardiac type and extracardiac type.The most common primary benign pediatric tumor of the heart is cardiac rhabdomyoma which can be seen mainly in fetal life and children, second most common primary benign cardiac tumor in children is fibroma. Most tumors regress spontaneously, prognosis depends on the location of tumor and size.
Chest X Ray
- X-Rays of the chest and affected areas of the body may be helpful in the diagnosis of rhabdomyoma, it may show cardiomegaly and pulmonary vascular marking in symptomatic cases.[1]
References
- ↑ Song ES, Jeong K, Kim G, Hwang IJ, Lee MJ, Cho HJ, Cho YK (2018). "Spontaneous Regression of Cardiac Rhabdomyoma Presenting as Severe Left Ventricular Inlet Obstruction in a Neonate with Tuberous Sclerosis". Case Rep Cardiol. 2018: 8395260. doi:10.1155/2018/8395260. PMC 5829321. PMID 29619257.