Presentation
Non-functioning PICC line in a known case of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL).
Patient Data
Age: 10 years
Gender: Male
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The PICC line is seen on the right side with the tip overlying the trachea shadow, suspicious of extravasation of the PICC line.
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The CT scan confirms extravascular migration of the PICC line from the right subclavian vein into the soft tissue of the chest wall with a tip in the suprasternal notch region.
Case Discussion
The peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a type of central venous catheter and commonly used for chemotherapy. The extravascular migration of PICC line is one of the uncommon complication.
Co-author: Dr Avinash Kumar (Interventional radiologist).
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