Endocarditis with a large thrombus complicating a central venous access device.
A 12-month-old child on total parenteral nutrition via a central venous access device developed an infected thrombus and endocarditis. The vegetation disappeared on conservative management. The device was left in place.
Venugopalan
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Department of Child Health, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. gopalax@gto.net.om
Louon
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Akinbami
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Elnour
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents