CTICasesPort Discontinuity
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[...]. Port Discontinuity. CTICases. Published June 21, 2014. https://str-case-explorer.pages.dev/c/y6fx9
Imaging findings
A discontinuity of the port catheter without evidence of embolization, with prior studies confirming integrity at an earlier date.
Key takeaways
Port catheters can fracture and may or may not embolize; identification of these discontinuities is crucial for management even in asymptomatic patients.
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