Abstract
We report a case of a large aortic mycotic pseudoaneurysm in a premature infant, a rare but serious complication associated with sepsis and umbilical artery catheter (UAC) use. Sonography is an appropriate first-line imaging modality for detection of aortic pseudoaneurysms. Increased awareness of this rare complication may lead to earlier diagnosis in the high-risk premature infant with a history of a UAC and sepsis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 199-201 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Pediatric radiology |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2002 |
Keywords
- Aortic mycotic pseudoaneurysm
- Sonography
- Umbilical artery catheter
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging