Rhabdomyoma

Rhabdomyoma

Cardiac tumours in children are incredibly rare (<0.2% of the population), although this is the most common benign cardiac tumour. It usually presents with symptoms related to valve dysfunction or arrhythmias. There are usually multicentric pedunculated masses in either or both ventricles. Rhabdomy - oma is associated with tuberous sclerosis in >50% of the cases. Treatment is usually by surgical excision.