Abstract
The aim of this case series is to review our institution’s experience with fetal cardiac
rhabdomyoma, to document the clinical outcome and the incidence of associated tuberous
sclerosis (TS) in these babies after birth. Eight cases with fetal cardiac rhabdomyoma
were studied over a period of three years and the perinatal outcome was obtained.
Out of these eight cases diagnosed antenatally, seven pregnancies continued till term
and one woman opted for termination of pregnancy. There was one early neonatal death
and of the six living, five developed TS with cutaneous and neurological manifestations.
This association is similar with other larger multicentric studies and meta-analysis.
Fetal cardiac rhabdomyoma is strongly associated with the development of TS in postnatal
life, and the couples should be counseled regarding this association.
Keywords
Cardiac rhabdomyoma - Tuberous sclerosis - Fetal echocardiography - Counseling
