Cardiac Fibrous Hamartoma

Cardiac Fibrous Hamartoma

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Heart & Vascular Health
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Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBANov 09, 2021

The topic Cardiac Fibrous Hamartoma you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Cardiac Fibroma.

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  • Cardiac Fibroma is a very rare, connective tissue tumor of the heart, which is mostly observed in infants and children. This benign tumor is mostly present in the ventricles of the heart (lower heart chambers)
  • Some tumors are seen in association with Gorlin syndrome (a genetic disorder), while many are observed to occur sporadically in a random fashion without an established cause
  • Cardiac Fibroma can grow to large sizes unobserved or undetected. Some may be asymptomatic, while two-thirds of children with the tumor may show signs and symptoms. This may include cyanosis, arrhythmias, fainting, and even sudden death
  • The diagnosis of Cardiac Fibroma may require a thorough physical checkup by the healthcare provider, imaging studies of the heart, and a few specialized tests to evaluate heart functioning. Since, these are congenital tumors, an ultrasound prenatal scan may help detect the tumor during the fetal stage
  • The mainstay of treatment of Cardiac Fibroma is surgery to remove the tumor completely. In many cases, the prognosis of the condition is good with surgery

Please find comprehensive information on Cardiac Fibroma regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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