PICC coiled in axillary vein

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Age: Adult
From the case: PICC coiled in axillary vein
x-ray
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This PICC, presumably placed in the cephalic vein, has entered the axillary vein and passed distally. 

From the case: PICC coiled in axillary vein
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The course of the coiled PICC line highlighted. 

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