Fetal cardiac rhabdomyoma as sonographic sign of tuberous sclerosis
complex - a diagnosis not to be missed.
Abstract
Fetal cardiac rhabdomyoma should trigger the awareness of potential
coexisting tuberous sclerosis complex that can lead to a poor
neurological outcome. This condition is not only uncommon but can be
easily unrecognized prenatally in the absence of a meticulous
neurosonogram and MRI. We emphasize that careful consideration of all
prenatal facilities is needed to confirm the diagnosis of tuberous
sclerosis complex as early as possible during pregnancy. Key words:
cardiac rhabdomyoma; tuberous sclerosis; prenatal diagnosis