Case Report

Pseudoaneurysm Formation After Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy in an Obese Child

Abstract:Pseudoaneurysm formation is a rare complication of percutaneous liver biopsy, the incidence of which can be reduced by using ultrasound (US) guidance. We describe an obese 11-year-old male who underwent US-guided liver biopsy for persistently elevated transaminases. He subsequently developed anemia, melena, and hemobilia as noted on esophagogastroduodenoscopy. He was…

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