Dystrophic calcification of fetal myocardium: A case report

Baysal K., Haciomeroglu P., Sungur M., Kose B., Kandemir B.

FETAL DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY, vol.24, no.3, pp.218-219, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 24 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1159/000151341
  • Journal Name: FETAL DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.218-219
  • Keywords: dystrophic calcification, cardiac tumors, intracardiac masses
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: A diagnosis of myocardial dystrophic calcification, a rare cause of fetal cardiac masses, is presented. Methods: The fetal echocardiography of a 26-year-old pregnant woman who was referred to the Pediatric Cardiology Department at 20 weeks' gestation revealed an echogenic mass in the post wall of the left ventricle. Results: The pregnancy was terminated. The histopathology of the necropsy material revealed dystrophic calcification. Conclusion: The dystrophic calcification of myocardium must be kept in mind in prenatal differential diagnosis of intracardiac masses for patient management and genetic counseling. Copyright (C) 2008 S. Karger AG, Basel.