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Prenatal diagnosis of fetal pericardial rhabdomyoma resulting in fetal death

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We present a case of huge pericardial rhabdomyoma that progressed into the pericardial cavity, resulting in fetal death. Fetal ultrasound and neonatal echocardiography provide excellent diagnostic methods for fetal rhabdomyoma. When established, antenatal diagnosis enables a focused, specialized, and multidisciplinary approach with individual case management, potentially reducing perinatal morbidity and mortality.

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  1. Zhen Wang and Bin Ma contributed equally to this work.

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  1. Ultrasound Medicine Center, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, No. 82 Cuiyingmen, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 730030, China

    Zhen Wang, Bin Ma & Fang Nie

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Thanks to Bin Ma for providing the case images. Thanks to Fang Nie for her support in writing the article.

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Wang, Z., Ma, B. & Nie, F. Prenatal diagnosis of fetal pericardial rhabdomyoma resulting in fetal death. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 39, 2483–2485 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10554-023-02954-3

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