CTICasesMalpositioned port needle
Imaging findings
Chest radiograph shows a subcutaneous port access needle positioned adjacent to, rather than within, the target chamber of the port, which was subsequently revised to show the needle centered within the port chamber.
Key takeaways
Subcutaneous ports can be accessed incorrectly, with the needle placed outside the port chamber, potentially leading to subcutaneous extravasation of cytotoxic chemotherapy. Confirming needle centering on radiographs is key.
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