Cardiac Rhabdomyoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A benign mesenchymal tumor that arises from cardiac muscle cells and is characterized by the presence of large rounded or polygonal cells with glycogen vacuoles. It usually affects children and may be present in the fetus. There is an association between cardiac rhabdomyoma and tuberous sclerosis.

**Synonyms:** - Heart Rhabdomyoma - Rhabdomyoma of Heart - Rhabdomyoma of the Heart