Excision of an intrapericardial immature teratoma in a 26-week premature neonate

Abstract

We present a case of a 26-week premature newborn with an immature intrapericardial teratoma. The patient was transferred from an outside hospital for management of a large mediastinal mass causing respiratory insufficiency. The newborn was supported with the help of a large interdisciplinary team until day of life 22 when he underwent surgical excision. On follow up the infant is doing very well and is one of the youngest survivors to date.

Keywords

• Cardiac tumors
• Prematurity
• Neonate