Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic disorder characterized by abnormal cell proliferation and tumor growth in a number
CASE REPORTA 20-year-old primigravida was referred to our center at 23 weeks' gestation with a giant fetal cardiac tumor. Ultrasound examinations revealed a giant tumor mass engulfing the majority of the right ventricle and obstructing the right ventricular outflow tract (Figure 1). Additional tumors were diagnosed in the cavity of the left ventricle. No signs of pericardial effusion or hydrops were observed at the time of diagnosis, however, tricuspid regurgitation was present. The family history of TSC was positive and investigations revealed a splice-site
MC twin pregnancies show a high prevalence of structural CHD (5.5%), especially those affected by TTTS. A detailed prenatal and postnatal echocardiography could be considered in these pregnancies.
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