Presentation
Asymptomatic
Patient Data
Gender: Male
From the case:
PICC in azygos vein
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Right-sided PICC in situ with the tip deviated towards the midline at the expected location of the azygos vein.
From the case:
PICC in azygos vein
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Zoomed and windowed radiograph with the PICC highlighted.
Case Discussion
There are many places that a PICC can go when it is inserted. One of the less common locations is the azygous vein, but it is clearly possible.