PICC in azygos arch

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Post PICC check

Patient Data

Age: 85 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

The tip of the left sided PICC coils on itself at the location of the azygos arch, in keeping with azygos catheterization.

Other findings: Right jugular CVL, NGT, bilateral calcified pleural plaques and patchy airspace infiltrates.

Case Discussion

Nice example of a PICC entering the azygos arch.

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