Calcification of the ductus venosus: a cause of right upper quadrant calcification in the newborn.

Rizzo, A; Haller, Jack O.; Mulvihill, Denise; Cohen, Harris L.; Silva, M G Da

doi:10.1148/radiology.173.1.2675191

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“…This finding is thought to be secondary to mechanical stress causing sclerosis and calcification within the thickened venous intima and media. Calcification in the umbilical venous system/ductus venosus in infants after umbilical vein catheterization has also been documented, and similar hypotheses for etiology have been suggested [19,20]. Ultimately, only surgical exploration with pathologic evaluation can help define the true etiology of this unique finding.…”

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Calcified catheter “cast” masquerading as a retained catheter fragment after removal of an implanted venous access device

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Calcified catheter "cast" found on radiologic studies after central venous catheter removal is a rare complication that has been reported twice. Both cases were associated with thrombus. In this case report, we present a 15-year-old boy with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who demonstrated on CT scan a radiopacity in his left brachiocephalic vein after removal of an implanted venous access device. This was initially thought to be a retained catheter fragment. Diagnostic studies, including venogram, excluded the presence of a retained catheter fragment. Additional procedures to retrieve a nonexistent catheter fragment were thus avoided. Therefore, a catheter "cast" should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis when calcification is found on an imaging study after removal of an implantable venous access device to prevent an unwarranted surgical exploration.

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Calcified catheter “cast” masquerading as a retained catheter fragment after removal of an implanted venous access device

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“…Calcification associated with UVC is commonly observed in the liver [ 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ]. However, regarding UVC-related calcification in the DV or UV, only two reports were previously published [ 7 , 8 ]. Rizzo et al reported on calcification of the DV with a curvilinear appearance on X-ray images [ 7 ], caused by catheter-induced intimal injury and extravasation of calcium gluconate.…”

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“…However, regarding UVC-related calcification in the DV or UV, only two reports were previously published [ 7 , 8 ]. Rizzo et al reported on calcification of the DV with a curvilinear appearance on X-ray images [ 7 ], caused by catheter-induced intimal injury and extravasation of calcium gluconate. Schneider et al reported on calcification of the UV and intrahepatic branches of the PV that developed in a neonate following UVC [ 8 ] and explained that the hypercoagulable state due to bacterial sepsis resulted in thrombosis of these vessels, with subsequent calcification and extension of thrombosis from the UV into the PV system, facilitated by catheter malpositioning.…”

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Umbilical Vein Calcification Associated with Double-Lumen Catheter Malpositioning in an Extremely Low-Birth-Weight Infant

Yamamoto,

Iijima

2024

Pediatric Reports

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Umbilical venous (UV) catheters (UVCs) are commonly used in severely ill neonates. Complications associated with UVC often result from an inappropriate UVC position. Calcification of the UV, a rare complication, was observed in an extremely low-birth-weight infant born at 23 weeks of gestation. After birth, the infant experienced respiratory and circulatory dysfunction, followed by disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). A UVC was inserted, and circulatory agonists and blood transfusions were administered, as well as a calcium gluconate infusion for hypocalcemia and hyperkalemia. Ten days after birth, calcification was detected in the UV, likely due to a tunica intima injury caused by UVC, a hypercoagulable state due to DIC, and a high-dose calcium gluconate infusion. Additionally, proximal port malpositioning of the double-lumen catheter might have contributed to calcification within the UV. To prevent such complications, real-time ultrasound confirmation with agitated saline contrast during UVC placement is recommended; in the absence of the facility or skills for ultrasonography, X-rays should be performed in the lateral and anteroposterior views. Furthermore, when using multi-lumen catheters, physicians should not only verify the tip position but also ensure proper placement of proximal ports and carefully select medications administered through the ports.

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“…The radiologic localization of calcifications to the structures of this compartment may be difficult (Lafortune 1990;Abu-Yousef 1990). A calcified ductus venosus associated with "tram-track" calcifications have been seen in neonates and suggested to be caused by catheterism (Rizzo et al 1989).…”

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Hepatic and Perihepatic Involvement in Pneumokonioses and Other Mineral-Induced Diseases

Zimmermann¹

2016

Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions of the Hepatobiliary Tract

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Calcification of the ductus venosus: a cause of right upper quadrant calcification in the newborn.

Cited by 11 publications

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Calcified catheter “cast” masquerading as a retained catheter fragment after removal of an implanted venous access device

Calcified catheter “cast” masquerading as a retained catheter fragment after removal of an implanted venous access device

Umbilical Vein Calcification Associated with Double-Lumen Catheter Malpositioning in an Extremely Low-Birth-Weight Infant

Hepatic and Perihepatic Involvement in Pneumokonioses and Other Mineral-Induced Diseases

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