Resumen

We present a case of liver abscess in a 34 week preterm infant after umbilical venouscatheterization (UVC). The infant had clinical symptoms of intestinal sepsis, with an encapsulated hypodense hepatic focal lesion with air inside, as observed by abdominal tomography.Staphylococcus aureus was isolated in blood cultures. Liver abscess is a rare complication associated with umbilical catheterization and can be prevented by implementing an appropriate prevention program.

Palabras clave: Liver abscess umbilical venous catheter parenteral nutrition premature.

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Vol. 18 Núm.4. Octubre-Diciembre 2014 Pags. 158-161 Infectio 2014; 18(4)