Aneurysmal dilatation of the paraumbilical vein in an infant.
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.
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Department of Radiology, Dokuz Eylül University Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.
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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