Fatal right ventricular thrombus secondary to Hickman catheterisation.
Complications arising from central venous cannulation include sepsis, thrombosis and trauma. Total parenteral nutrition via a Hickman catheter is an accepted therapeutic technique. Cases of catheter-related thrombus within the right atrium have been described, primarily in premature infants, although a recent case has been reported in an adult. We describe the presence of a fatal right ventricular thrombus in a female with an infected Hickman catheter.
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Leeds General Infirmary.
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D000293:Adolescent; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004452:Echocardiography; D005260:Female; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006352:Heart Ventricles; D006801:Humans; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*