Cardiac rhabdomyoma
Cardiac rhabdomyoma
Definition
A well circumscribed benign tumor arising from cardiac muscle. It usually affects children and may be present in the fetus. Depending on tumor location and size, cardiac, respiratory, and hemodynamic parameters may be affected. There is an association between cardiac rhabdomyoma and tuberous sclerosis.
Also known as cardiac rhabdomyoma, cardiac rhabdomyoma (disease), heart rhabdomyoma, rhabdomyoma of heart, rhabdomyoma of the heart — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Heart | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Heart | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Muscle tissue | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculature | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculature | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Myocardium | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Myocardium | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Striated muscle tissue | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |