Double-lumen chest port (chest x-ray)

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Osteosarcoma.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female

Double lumen port with access needles in-situ, the tip projects in the distal SVC. No pneumothorax. 

Case Discussion

Double lumen chest ports are often used to deliver chemotherapy for osteosarcoma. 

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