Neonatal dural venous sinus thrombosis associated with central venous catheterization: CT and MR studies.
We report a case of extensive thrombosis of dural venous sinuses associated with placement of a central venous catheter in the jugular vein. Cases such as this one, though uncommon, underscore a potentially devastating complication associated with central venous catheterization and emphasize caution in catheter placement particularly in neonates.
Hurst
R W
RW
Department of Radiology, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville 22908.
Kerns
S R
SR
McIlhenny
J
J
Park
T S
TS
Cail
W S
WS
D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D004388:Dura Mater / Q000098:blood supply; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D012851:Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography