title: Aneurysmal dilatation of the paraumbilical vein in an infant.
abstract: The paraumbilical veins are one of the most common collateral pathways developing in portal hypertension. Aneurysmal dilatation of a patent paraumbilical vein is a very unusual finding. We report the first infant case of a paraumbilical vein aneurysm and its Doppler ultrasound findings.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Dokuz Eylül University Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.
authors.forename: A Y
authors.initials: AY
authors.lastname: Göktay
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Seçil
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kovanlikaya
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Iğci
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Dicle
mesh_terms: D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001656:Biliary Atresia / Q000150:complications; D003097:Collateral Circulation; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008102:Liver Circulation; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000503:physiopathology; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; D014471:Umbilical Veins / Q000503:physiopathology