Aortic aneurysm secondary to umbilical artery catheterization

A 14-month-girl presented with an asymptomatic posterior mediastinal mass. She had a history of prematurity, umbilical artery catheterization, and sepsis. The diagnosis of aortic aneurysm was made by dynamic computed tomography. The aneurysm was successfully resected.

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Published in:Pediatric radiology 1985-01, Vol.15 (3), p.199-201
Main Authors: BRILL, P. W, WINCHESTER, P, LEVIN, A. R, GRIFFITH, A. Y, KAZAM, E, ZIRINSKY, K
Format: Article
Language:English
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Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy
Aorta, Thoracic
Aortic Aneurysm - diagnosis
Aortic Aneurysm - diagnostic imaging
Aortic Aneurysm - etiology
Aortography
Biological and medical sciences
Catheterization - adverse effects
Emergency and intensive care: neonates and children. Prematurity. Sudden death
Female
Humans
Infant
Intensive care medicine
Medical sciences
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Ultrasonography
Umbilical Arteries
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Summary:A 14-month-girl presented with an asymptomatic posterior mediastinal mass. She had a history of prematurity, umbilical artery catheterization, and sepsis. The diagnosis of aortic aneurysm was made by dynamic computed tomography. The aneurysm was successfully resected.
ISSN:0301-0449
1432-1998
DOI:10.1007/BF02388613