Intraperikardiales Teratom im Kindesalter

Abstract

The case of an intrapericardial tumour in a female newborn is reported. It was a differentiated teratoma. Diagnosis was based on the clinical symptoms, x-ray film, echocardiography, and histology. The tumour was operated on complete resection. Apart from a pneumothorax, no complication occurred during or after the operation.