[1] In those with tuberous sclerosis, the tumor may regress and disappear completely, or remain consistent in size.

[6] It is much more common to find metastasis from an alternate site than a primary heart tumor.

[9] If clinically silent, they can be watched with routine imaging as the tumor will likely spontaneously regress.

[2] The specific clinical picture of a patient with a cardiac rhabdomyoma is determined by its location in the heart.

Routine surveillance of children with tuberous sclerosis for cardiac rhabdomyoma or other cardiovascular manifestations of their disease may include electrocardiogram (EKG) and echocardiography.