The 2-D images below are of a baby’s heart, but are quite different.  The image on the left shows the four-chambers of a baby’s heart - which appear to be normal. The image on the right shows another baby’s heart with a large tumor sitting in the middle of the heart. The tumor was later confirmed to be a cardiac rhabdomyoma associated with an inherited disease called Tuberous Sclerosis.  Cardiac tumors are very rare in the general public. 

This patient was referred to PCI as her obstetrician heard an irregularity with the baby's heart during a routine obstetrical visit. After an ultrasound performed by one of PCI's experienced obstetrical sonographers, a heart anomaly was discovered.  If a heart defect is found with your baby, PCI doctors will discuss with you possible genetic implication for your baby. Occasionally genetic testing—an amniocentesis—will be offered. If a heart defect is found, most patients are referred to Pediatric Cardiology, which is located directly across the hall from the PCI office.