Aneurysmal dilatation of the paraumbilical vein in an infant

Pediatr Radiol. 2000 Sep;30(9):604-6. doi: 10.1007/s002470000272.

Abstract

The paraumbilical veins are one of the most common collateral pathways developing in portal hypertension. Aneurysmal dilatation of a patent paraumbilical vein is a very unusual finding. We report the first infant case of a paraumbilical vein aneurysm and its Doppler ultrasound findings.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aneurysm / physiopathology
  • Biliary Atresia / complications
  • Collateral Circulation
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Liver Circulation
  • Portal Vein / physiopathology
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
  • Umbilical Veins* / physiopathology