Surgical management of intrapericardial teratoma in the fetus

J Pediatr. 2010 May;156(5):848-9, 849.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2010.01.016. Epub 2010 Mar 20.

Abstract

Intrapericardial teratomas often present as life-threatening problems when diagnosed during fetal life. They are large lesions that compress the heart and lungs and can result in tamponade if not treated expeditiously. We present a case of a large teratoma that was managed by prenatal pericardiocentesis followed by surgical resection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Fetal Diseases / surgery*
  • Fetus / surgery
  • Heart Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Pericardiocentesis
  • Teratoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Teratoma / surgery*
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal