Mycotic aneurysm of the thoracic aorta as a late complication of umbilical artery catheterization. A case report.
A case of mycotic thoracic pseudoaneurysm as a late complication of umbilical artery catheterization and septicaemia is presented. Thoracic pseudoaneurysm should be suspected when a child with mediastinal tumour has a history of neonatal umbilical artery catheterization complicated by septicaemia. The diagnosis should be established by CT-scanning, aortography or operation.
D000785:Aneurysm, Infected / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors; D014469:Umbilical Arteries