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Port-A Catheter Fracture: A Potential Lethal Iatrogenic Complication Identified on PET-CT

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Abstract

We present a case of esophageal cancer underwent 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomog-raphy-computed tomography (PET-CT) on purpose of tumor surveillance. The patient is clinically asympto-matic. The FDG PET is negative for tumor recurrence. However, careful inspection of the CT and scout image revealed rupture of Port-A catheter with remote migra-tion-a potential lethal iatrogenic complication. Such probability must be kept in mind shall it be recognized and handled in time.