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World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg
; 14(1): 88-90, 2023 01.
Artículo
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36250319
RESUMEN
Intrapericardial teratoma is a rare tumor composed of tissue from the three germ cell layers with a rapid growth that may cause severe hemodynamic complications due to compressive effects. We present two clinical cases: the first case had severe fetal heart failure with fatal outcome, and the second underwent surgical treatment during the immediate postnatal period with a favorable evolution. Although teratomas are histologically benign tumors, rapid growth can cause serious hemodynamic complications. The importance of prenatal diagnosis is to allow appropriate monitoring of tumor growth and establish a prompt therapeutic plan. Opportune surgical treatment can prevent death and improve the prognosis of these patients.