Presentation
Breast cancer.
Patient Data
Tunneled left internal jugular Port-a-Cath demonstrated with the catheter tip at the level of the SVC, 0.5 cm above the level of the carina.
Heart is borderline-enlarged. Central mediastinal structures are otherwise unremarkable.
Minimal right perihilar and left lingular subsegmental atelectasis demonstrated without acute cardiopulmonary disease, pneumothorax or pleural fluid.
Impression: uncomplicated tunneled catheter placement.
Tunneled left internal jugular vein chemotherapy Port-a-Cath tip terminates within the azygos vein.
Recommend repositioning.
Case Discussion
Know the risks of placing the Port-a-cath in the azygos vein, including azygos vein thrombosis, perforation, etc.