Cardiac rhabdomyoma is the most frequently encountered benign primary cardiac tumor in pediatric patients. Management decisions depend on the patient's clinical presentation and whether hemodynamically significant complications have developed.
Cardiac rhabdomyoma is the predominant subtype among pediatric primary cardiac tumors, accounting for 50–60% of cases in this population. The clinical picture ranges from asymptomatic incidental findings to presentations complicated by arrhythmias or cardiac outflow obstruction.
The management of cardiac rhabdomyoma is guided by the patient's symptoms. A surgical approach is among the interventions considered in this protocol — though the indications, specific technique, and decision pathway are detailed in the full structured regimen.
The complete protocol — including the full decision algorithm, patient selection criteria, and sequenced management steps — is available via the link below.
DOI: 10.1007/s12032-025-02661-0
Rhabdomyomas are the most common tumors in pediatric PCTs, comprising 50–60% of cases.
Surgery is reserved for patients with intractable arrhythmias or heart failure.
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