Cardiac Tumors in Children
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Sponsor
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
- Enrollment
- 70
- Locations
- 1
- Status
- Terminated
- Last Updated
- 14 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is 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.
Detailed Description
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.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients in the congenital surgery database
- •Children who have been treated for a primary cardiac tumor
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Not specified