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Intrahepatic encystment of umbilical vein catheter infusate

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Massive hepatomegaly in a 2.1 kg female infant, with an indwelling umbilical vein catheter for total parenteral nutrition, occurred on the 10th day of life. Ultrasound and computed tomography studies revealed a large hepatic cyst filled with the catheter infusate. Percutaneous drainage brought about subsequent recovery. To our knowledge, this complication of umbilical vein catheter use has not been previously reported.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, 171 Ashley Avenue, 29425, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

    A. H. Levkoff M. D.

  2. Department of Radiology, Medical University of South Carolina, 171 Ashley Avenue, 29425, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

    R. I. Macpherson

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Levkoff, A.H., Macpherson, R.I. Intrahepatic encystment of umbilical vein catheter infusate. Pediatr Radiol 20, 360–361 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02013179

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