Intrahepatic encystment of umbilical vein catheter infusate.
Massive hepatomegaly in a 2.1 kg female infant, with an indwelling umbilical vein catheter for total parenteral nutrition, occurred on the 10th day of life. Ultrasound and computed tomography studies revealed a large hepatic cyst filled with the catheter infusate. Percutaneous drainage brought about subsequent recovery. To our knowledge, this complication of umbilical vein catheter use has not been previously reported.
Levkoff
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Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
Macpherson
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D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014471:Umbilical Veins