A rare case of teratoma in the right atrium: A case report study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Teratomas are neoplasms originating from embryonic tissues, characterized by a diverse composition of cells from all three germ layers in varying ratios. Rarely reported in the heart, we present here a rare case of a teratoma in the right atrium of a newborn.

Case presentation

A 20-h-old newborn was referred for a mild heart murmur. An echocardiogram revealed a 6 × 9 mm mass in the right atrium, attached to the interatrial septum. The mass caused mild tricuspid regurgitation without any significant pressure gradient. Surgery to remove the mass was successful. Pathological examination confirmed the mass as a teratoma. The child was discharged in excellent health and has had normal follow-up exams.

Discussion

Mature teratomas, a common type of germ cell tum

SUBMITTER: Alkheder A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11562404 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature