Naslov
Common benign primary pediatric cardiac tumors: a primer for radiologists

Autori
Grgat, Dora ; Dilber, Daniel ; Hrabak Paar, Maja

Izvornik
Japanese Journal of Radiology (1867-1071) 41 (2023), 5; 477-487

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Child ; Heart neoplasms ; Infant ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; X-ray computed tomography

Sažetak
Cardiac tumors are neoplasms arising from or located in the heart or the pericardium. Although rare, primary cardiac tumors in children require an accurate and timely diagnosis. Most pediatric primary cardiac tumors are benign (around 90%). Echocardiography is the first imaging modality used due to its availability, noninvasiveness, inexpensiveness, and absence of ionizing radiation. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offer better soft tissue visualization as well as better visualization of extracardiac structures. A great advantage of MRI is the possibility of measuring cardiac function and blood flow, which can be important for obstructing cardiac tumors. In this article, we will offer a brief review of clinical, echocardiographic, CT, and MRI features of cardiac rhabdomyomas, fibromas, teratomas, and lipomas providing their differential diagnosis.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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