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.
Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
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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