Open AccessUmbilical venous catheterization gone wrong: Hepatic complications
Author(s) -
Poonam Sherwani,
Adweta Vire,
Rama Anand,
Mamta Jajoo
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
indian journal of radiology and imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0971-3026
pISSN - 0970-2016
DOI - 10.4103/0971-3026.178287
Subject(s) - medicine , extravasation , intraparenchymal hemorrhage , surgery , radiology , hematoma , ductus venosus , perforation , pathology , pregnancy , fetus , subarachnoid hemorrhage , materials science , biology , metallurgy , punching , genetics
Hepatic complications of malposition of umbilical venous catheter (UVC) are uncommon and occur due to extravasation of hypertonic fluids and the blood products in the liver tissue. Various hepatic complications include thrombosis of hepatic vessels, hepatic necrosis, hepatic fluid collections, and hematoma, with the intraparenchymal liver lesions seen along the course of ductus venosus. Radiologists must be aware of these complications and their imaging findings, as the timely recognition and immediate management can prevent the fatal outcome. Here, we present a rare case of intraparenchymal liver lesions associated with malposition of UVC in a preterm baby.