Surgical management of intrapericardial teratoma in the fetus.

Goldberg, Steven P; Boston, Umar S; Turpin, Dima A; Mari, Giancarlo C; Mathis, Craig A; Chin, Thomas K; Knott-Craig, Christopher J · J Pediatr · 2010

case_report · Level V

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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.

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