Liver abscess in a newborn leading to portal vein thrombosis.
We report a male neonate who had liver abscess that resolved with intravenous antibiotics and surgical drainage. However, the child developed complete thrombosis of portal vein with cavernous formation within 16 days of therapy and portal hypertension subsequently. The child is now 2 1/2 years and has extra hepatic portal hypertension but is otherwise asymptomatic.
Shah
Ira
I
Department of Pediatric Hepatobiliary Clinic, B. J. Wadia Hospital for Children, Parel, Mumbai, India. irashah@pediatriconcall.com
Bhatnagar
Sushmita
S
D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008100:Liver Abscess / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D011169:Portal Vein; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*