Extravascular migration of PICC line

Case contributed by Keshaw Kumar , 12 Sep 2024
Diagnosis probable
Changed by Arlene Campos , 13 Sep 2024
Disclosures - updated 10 Jun 2024: Nothing to disclose

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Non-functioning PICC line in a known case of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL).
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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 theuncommon complication.

Co-author: Dr Avinash Kumar (Interventional radiologist).

  • -<p>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.</p><p>Co-author: Dr Avinash Kumar (Interventional radiologist).</p>
  • +<p>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.</p><p>Co-author: Dr Avinash Kumar (Interventional radiologist).</p>

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