Cardiac Tumors in Children
Primary cardiac tumors in children are extremely rare. Benign tumors are typically myxomas,
lipomas, and rhabdomyomas, while malignant tumors are typically angiosarcomas and
rhabdomyosarcomas. Due to the rarity of these tumors, it is difficult to gather meaningful
information regarding their natural history, pathology and treatment.
The primary aims are to define the natural history of untreated cardiac tumors, study the
pathology of primary cardiac tumors, review the surgical treatment and results of primary
cardiac tumors and to determine the prognosis for these tumors. The secondary aims are to
discover patterns and consistencies among primary cardiac tumors and to define the best
treatment options for these patients. The study will be conducted through a retrospective
chart review of about 70 patients.
Observational
Time Perspective: Retrospective
Brian Kogon, MD
Principal Investigator
Emory University
United States: Institutional Review Board
05-091
NCT00215085
May 2005
November 2006
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Atlanta, Georgia 30342 |