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EP10.13: Prenatal characteristics and outcome in a case of a giant cardiac rhabdomyoma
Author(s) -
Kesrouani A.K.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1002/uog.19942
Subject(s) - medicine , rhabdomyoma , tuberous sclerosis , respiratory distress , intubation , caesarean section , presentation (obstetrics) , surgery , obstetrics , cardiology , radiology , pregnancy , genetics , biology
We report a case of a 26 years old G1 P0 with an enormous rhabdomyoma arising from the septum and compressing both ventricles. The first trimester NT was normal. A biochemical screening was suggested and refused by the couple. The diagnosis was done at 22 weeks with a hyperechoic mass located at the septum. Morphology scan did not reveal any other associated abnormalities. The mass increased in size during ultrasound followup to reach 3.4*2.8 cm ( Figure). Conclusion

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