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Congenital rhabdomyoma of the heart: Case report, immunohistochemical observations and review of literature

Branko Dmitrović
Ante Trošić


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Abstract

A case of congenital rhabdomyoma of the heart in a newborn who died immediately after delivery is presented. The tumour occupied almost all the cavity of the left ventricle. Histological appearance of the lesion was that typical of rhabdomyoma. There was no family history or autopsy findings indicative of tuberous sclerosis. Immunohistochemistry study of the tumour showed positive staining with myoglobin, with no reactions using antisera developed against S-100 protein, actin, desmin and vimentin. The incidence, location, clinical presentation, diagnostic procedures, therapy, histogenesis and the nature of this rare tumour are reviwed.

Keywords

congenital rhabdomyoma; heart; immunohistochemistiy

Hrčak ID:

195822

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/195822

Publication date:

1.12.1991.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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