Spontaneous regression of huge cardiac rhabdomyoma in an infant

Abstract

Rhabdomyomas are the most common primary cardiac tumors in childhood, and are often associated with tuberous sclerosis. This article reports on a huge rhabdomyoma in an asymptomatic four hour old infant who presented initially with a murmur due to moderate subaortic stenosis. Followup showed regression of the tumour. Although the indications for surgical resection of symptomatic tumors are well established, medical follow-up should be the prefered treatment.