scholarly journals Echocardiography and Newer Imaging Techniques in Diagnosis and Long-Term Follow-Up of Primary Heart Tumors in Children

Author(s):  
Aleksandra Morka ◽  
Joanna Kohut ◽  
Beata Radzymińska-Chruściel ◽  
Tomasz Mroczek ◽  
Marcin Gładki ◽  
...  

Background: Primary heart tumors (PHTs) in the pediatric population are very rare and do not manifest any characteristic symptoms. Methods: A retrospective analysis of 61 cases was undertaken. Data from three centers for the years 2003–2018 were gathered. The tumors’ clinical course, location, number, hemodynamic, treatment, and follow-up were evaluated. Echocardiography was complemented with magnetic resonance imaging, computer tomography, and histopathological examination. Results: Out of 61 PHT diagnoses, 56 (91.8%) were circumstantial including all 16 (26.2%) prenatal tumors. The reasons for cardiological consultations were arrhythmia, syncopes, lowered physical performance, and murmurs. Only five patients (8.2%) were suspected of tumors based on previous symptoms of sclerosis tuberosa. Rhabdomyoma was the most frequently found PHT (60.7%). The tumors were predominantly located in the ventricles (49.1%) and intraventricular septum (14.9%) and tended to be single (70.5%). About 37.7% of patients suffered from coexistent multi-organ problems, two (3.28%) from congenital heart defects and one (1.64%) from Carney’s syndrome. Tumor resection was performed on 26 (42.7%) patients, of which 16 (61.5%) underwent total and 10 (38.5%) partial tumor resection. During the follow-up (mean 4.3 years), 54 patients (88.5%) have improved or were stable, while seven (11.5%) died. Conclusions: Primary pediatric heart tumors are diagnosed completely circumstantially, and the most common is rhabdomyoma, although arrhythmia may suggest fibroma. Diagnosis of a heart tumor in children is not synonymous with fatal prognosis, and most of them require only constant observation. Life-saving operation allows improvement, while the prognosis for malignant tumors in children is definitely unfavorable.

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-30
Author(s):  
Mihaela Olaru ◽  
Cornelia Nitipir

AbstractMyxofibrosarcoma or myxoid malignant fibrous histiocytoma is one of the most common sarcomas of the limb. It is usually treated multimodally. Most frequent sites of metastasis are the bone, lung and lymph nodes. The present paper is a case report of a 65-year-old male with myxofibrosarcoma of the fibularis longus muscle, for which he first underwent surgery - tumor resection with appropriate margins. The tumor was staged pT2b cN0 cM0. Postoperative PET-CT revealed metabolically inactive pulmonary nodules. Two months after surgery, he underwent adjuvant radiotherapy, a total dose of 60 Gy and 6 courses of chemotherapy (doxorubicin and ifosfamide). Pulmonary nodules have been stationary on all subsequent imagistic studies. He is free of recurrence on long-term follow-up.


2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Sigitas Čibiras ◽  
Eugenijus Kosinskas

Sigitas Čibiras, Eugenijus KosinskasVilniaus universiteto Širdies ir kraujagyslių ligų klinika, Vilniaus universiteto ligoninės Santariškių klinikos, Santariškių g. 2, LT-08661 VilniusE-mail: [email protected] Įvadas Darbo tikslas – apibendrinti 20 metų patirtį ir įvertinti įgimtos plaučių arterijos (PA) stenozės balioninės valvuloplastikos (BPV) tiesioginius, tarpinius ir vėlyvuosius rezultatus. Ligoniai ir metodai 1987–2007 metais Vilniaus širdies ligų klinikoje buvo atlikta 101 BPV, ligonių amžius nuo 1 paros iki – 39 metų. BPV atlikta esant spaudimo per PA vožtuvą skirtumui > 30 mm Hg. Ligoniai prieš BPV suskirstyti į dvi grupes pagal tai, ar pradinis spaudimo per PA vožtuvą skirtumas <50 mm Hg (1 gruoė), ar > 50 mm Hg (2 grupė). Analizuotas duomenų kitimas tiesiogiai po BPV, tarpiniu laikotarpiu (iki dvejų metų po BVP), vėlyvuoju laikotarpiu (praėjus daugiau kaip dvejiems metams). Ligoniai po BPV buvo suskirstyti į dvi grupes: turintys liekamąjį spaudimo skirtumą iki 36 mm Hg ir daugiau kaip 36 mm Hg. Rezultatai BPV atlikta 18 pacientų, kurių spaudimo per PA vožtuvą skirtumas < 50 mm Hg. Iškart po BVP spaudimo skirtumas per PA vožtuvą sumažėjo nuo 39,5 ± 5 iki 15,83 ± 8,37 mm Hg, tarpiniu laikotarpiu – iki 20 ± 6 mm Hg, vėlyvuoju – iki 21,5 ± 5 mm Hg. BPV atliktos 83 pacientams, kurių spaudimo per PA vožtuvą skirtumas > 50 mm Hg. Tiesiogiai po BVP vidutinis spaudimo skirtumas sumažėjo nuo 81,31 ± 21,28 iki 31,32 ± 13,82 mm Hg, tarpiniu laikotarpiu – iki 27,56 ± 12,71 mm Hg, vėlyvuoju – iki 19,89 ± 10,12 mm Hg. Esant liekamajam spaudimo skirtumui po BPV < 36 mm Hg (58 ligoniai), tarpiniu lakotarpiu vidutinis spaudimo skirtumas 23,66 ± 9,29 mm Hg, vėlyvuoju – 16,85 ± 7,98 mm Hg. Esant liekamajam spaudimo skirtumui po BPV > 36 mm Hg (21 ligonis), tarpiniu laikotarpiu vidutinis spaudimo skirtumas 51,99 ± 20,61 mm Hg, vėlyvuoju – 35,7 ± 16 mm Hg. Vėlyvuoju laikotarpiu spaudimo skirtumas mažėja, bet didėja PA nesandarumas. Tuoj po BPV nesandarumas nustatytas 7 %, tarpiniu laikotarpiu – 53 %, vėlyvuoju – 81,7 % ligonių. Išvados BPV yra gerai toleruojamas ir veiksmingas nechirurginis gydymo būdas. Daugumai ligonių išryškėja vėlyvasis nedidelis plaučių arterijos nesandarumas, kurį retai prireikia gydyti chirurginiu būdu. Mūsų studija rodo, kad tinkama ligonių atranka leidžia pasiekti gerų tiesioginių, tarpinius ir vėlyvųjų rezultatų. Reikšminiai žodžiai: įgimtos širdies ydos, įgimta plaučių arterijos vožtuvo stenozė, balioninė valvuloplastika. Balloon pulmonary artery valvuloplasty – immediate, mid-term and long-term follow-up results: 20-year experience Sigitas Čibiras, Eugenijus KosinskasVilnius University Clinic of Heart and Vascular Medicine, Vilnius University Hospital Santariškių Klinikos, Santariškių str. 2, LT-08661 Vilnius, LithuaniaE-mail: [email protected] Background To analyze immediate, mid-term and long-term follow-up results after percutaneous balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty (BPV) of congenital pulmonary artery (PA) stenosis for a 20-year period. Patients and methods During 1987–2007, in the Vilnius Clinic of Heart Diseases 101 BPV were performed, the patients’ age range being 1 day – 39 years. BPV was performed with the primary PA valvular pressure gradient > 30 mm Hg. Patients before BPV had been divided into two groups: (1) with primary PA pressure gradient < 50 mm Hg; (2) with primary PA pressure gradient > 50 mm Hg. Data were analyzed immediately after BPV, in a mid-term (2 years) and a long-term (more than 2 years) follow-up. The same patients after BPV were divided into two groups: with residual pressure gradient < 36 mmHg and > 36 mmHg. Results Eighteen BPV were performed with the primary PA pressure gradient < 50 mm Hg: the immediate mean pressure gradient decreased from 39.5  ±   5 to 15.83 ± 8.37 mm Hg, in the mid-term period to 20 ± 6 mm Hg, and in the long-term to 21.5 ± 5 mm Hg. Eighty-three BPV were performed with the primary PA pressure gradient > 50 mm Hg; the immediate mean pressure gradient decreased from 81.31 ± 21.28 mm Hg to 31.32 ± 13.82 mm Hg, in the mid-term period to 20 ± 6 mm Hg and in the long-term period to mm Hg. With the residual pressure gradient after BPV < 36 mm Hg (58 patients), in the mid-term period the pressure gradient decreased to 23.66 ± 9.29 mm Hg and in the long-term period to 16.85 ± 7.98 mm Hg. With the residual pressure gradient after BPV > 36 mm Hg (21 patients), in the mid-term period the pressure gradient decreased to 51.99 ± 20.61 mm Hg and in the long-term period to 35.7 ± 16 mm Hg. In the long-term follow-up, the pressure gradient decreased, but PA regurgitation (PAR) was progressive. Immediately after BPV, PAR was seen in 7%, in mid-term follow-up in 53 %, and in long-term follow-up in 81.7 % patients. Conclusions BPV is a well tolerated and effective non-surgical treatment method. Late trivial PAR develops in the majority of cases, but rarely requires surgical treatment. Our study has demonstrated that the appropriate patient selection enables achieving good immediate, mid-term and long-term follow-up results. Keywords: congenital heart defects, congenital pulmonary artery stenosis, balloon valvuloplasty.


Author(s):  
David Zadok ◽  
Isaac Avni ◽  
Erez Bakshi ◽  
Irina S Barequet ◽  
Isaac Aizenman ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Purpose To report refractive, topographic and safety outcomes of corneal cross-linking (CXL) in patients younger than 18 years of age with progressive keratoconus. Materials and methods In this retrospective study, we enrolled 31 eyes of 21 children aged 11 to 17 years that underwent corneal riboflavin-ultraviolet A induced CXL due to progressive keratoconus at three different ophthalmology departments in Israel. They were followed for 3 to 48 months (average 23 ± 13.6 months). Evaluated parameters were uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), best spectacle corrected visual acuity (BSCVA), manifest refraction, pachymetry, slit- lamp examination and corneal topography at baseline and at 1,3,6,12,24 and 48 months. Results We found a nonsignificant improvement in UCVA and BSCVA with a small reduction of manifest cylinder and no significant change in spherical equivalent or K-values. Following CXL, stability of UCVA and BSCVA at the last follow-up examination was found in 71 and 77% of treated eyes, respectively. No permanent adverse events have been recorded throughout the study period. Conclusion In our series, CXL was a safe procedure in the pediatric population. Stabilization of progressive keratoconus was achieved in visual acuity, refractive and topography parameters with no improvement in corneal indices in contrary to adult CXL treatment. How to cite this article Bakshi E, Barequet IS, Aizenman I, Levinger S, Avni I, Zadok D. Corneal Corss-linking in Patients Younger than 18 Years: Long-term Follow-up in Three Israeli Medical Centers. Int J Kerat Ect Cor Dis 2014;3(2):84-87.


1991 ◽  
Vol 102 (2) ◽  
pp. 259-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philippe G. Dartevelle ◽  
Alain R. Chapelier ◽  
Ugo Pastorino ◽  
Pierre Corbi ◽  
Bernard Lenot ◽  
...  

1999 ◽  
Vol 120 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
L A. Mankarious ◽  
Ian D. Bottrill ◽  
Phillipa M. Huchzermeyer ◽  
C. Martin Bailey

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Mollaoglu ◽  
Benay Tokman ◽  
Sevil Kahraman ◽  
Sedat Cetiner ◽  
Sule Yucetas ◽  
...  

A 13-year-old boy who complained rapid swelling on the left side of mandible is presented. Histopathological examination revealed ossifying fibromyxoid tumor (OFMT). OFMT is a rare soft-tissue neoplasm that occurs usually in the subcutaneous tissue of the extremities. Head and neck involvement is relatively rare. In this case, we present the diagnosis, surgical treatment and long-term follow-up of an OFMT due to its unusual site of occurrence. The precise clinical behavior of atypical and malignant types of OFMTs is still unclear. Thus, histopathology report is important, leading surgeon to decide how often and how long to follow-up patient with OFMT.


Author(s):  
Huanhuan Gao ◽  
Shuai Yuan ◽  
Zhiqiang Hu ◽  
Zhelan Zheng ◽  
Shengjun Wu

Background: Cardiac fibromas are rare benign tumors of the heart composed of fibroblasts and collagen. They are common among children and adolescents but are rarely present in adults. Case presentation: We here report the case of a fifty-seven-year-old man who complaining of a 2-year history of chest tightness at rest. Transthoracic echocardiography detected a severe calcified mass protruding outside the right ventricular anterior wall near the apex. The patient was referred for tumor resection. The calcified mass was determined to be a cardiac fibroma with postoperative histopathological examination. The patient experienced an unremarkable post-operative recovery and was discharged 8 days later. Subsequent follow-up has shown complete freedom from his troublesome symptom. Conclusions: Preoperative diagnosis with various imaging modalities and early surgery are the keys to improve prognosis of patients with cardiac fibromas.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-167
Author(s):  
Gabriela GANEA ◽  
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Mihaela Adela IANCU ◽  
Dumitru MATEI ◽  
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...  

Coarctation of the aorta is a relatively frequent congenital heart disease. Depending on the severity of the coarctation and the possible existence of other congenital heart defects, the symptoms may vary. In the neonatal period, the patients may have signs of heart failure, hypoperfusion or even shock. Coarctation of the aorta can be diagnosed incidentally in adolescence or adulthood, usually presented with mild symptoms. The patient’s anatomy, size, age, and clinical course are taken into consideration when choosing the appropriate treatment. Although associated morbidity and mortality risks regarding surgical or interventional treatment are relatively low, it is neccesary to etabilsh a long term follow-up, given the possible post-surgical complications that may occur: recoarctation, aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection and hypertension. Long term prognosis of these patients mostly depends on the presence of systemic hypertension with its consequences leading to premature cardiovascular events. Another factor is the severity of associated defects: aortic stenosis, mitral valve abnormalities. The purpose of this review is to describe the main treatmet methods, indications for intervention and possible complications of the surgical and interventional treatment.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (23) ◽  
pp. 5518
Author(s):  
Andrea Faggiano ◽  
Carlo Avallone ◽  
Domitilla Gentile ◽  
Giovanni Provenzale ◽  
Filippo Toriello ◽  
...  

Although the overall survival of patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) has improved significantly in the last decades, a non-negligible proportion of DCM patients still shows an unfavorable prognosis. DCM patients not only need imaging techniques that are effective in diagnosis, but also suitable for long-term follow-up with frequent re-evaluations. The exponential growth of echocardiography’s technology and performance in recent years has resulted in improved diagnostic accuracy, stratification, management and follow-up of patients with DCM. This review summarizes some new developments in echocardiography and their promising applications in DCM. Although nowadays cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) remains the gold standard technique in DCM, the echocardiographic advances and novelties proposed in the manuscript, if properly integrated into clinical practice, could bring echocardiography closer to CMR in terms of accuracy and may certify ultrasound as the technique of choice in the follow-up of DCM patients. The application in DCM patients of novel echocardiographic techniques represents an interesting emergent research area for scholars in the near future.


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