Intramyocardial Hematoma After Ebstein Anomaly Repair

World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2017 Jan;8(1):117-120. doi: 10.1177/2150135115623528. Epub 2016 Jun 22.

Abstract

Intramyocardial hematoma is a rare condition and is an incomplete form of myocardial rupture, which may occur after myocardial infarction, cardiac surgery, trauma, percutaneous coronary intervention, or spontaneously. We describe a case of a 16-year-old girl with intramyocardial hematoma mimicking an intracavitary thrombus following repair of Ebstein anomaly. The intramyocardial hematoma was incorrectly diagnosed on echocardiography as a right ventricular thrombus, and the true nature of the lesion was only realized during repeat surgical intervention for severe tricuspid regurgitation. The hematoma was managed conservatively and spontaneously resolved.

Keywords: Ebstein anomaly; echocardiography; intramyocardial hematoma; pediatric.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Cardiomyopathies / diagnosis
  • Cardiomyopathies / etiology*
  • Ebstein Anomaly / surgery*
  • Echocardiography, Doppler, Color
  • Female
  • Heart Ventricles / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hematoma / diagnosis
  • Hematoma / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications*