CTICasesRetained Jugular Needle Fragments from IV Drug Abuse
Imaging findings
Neck radiograph and CT show multiple retained, broken metallic needle fragments in the soft tissues of the neck adjacent to the internal jugular veins. The patient presented with retropharyngeal abscesses and gas collections.
Key takeaways
Intravenous drug users who inject into the internal jugular vein can break off needle fragments in the soft tissues of the neck. These fragments remain chronically and are often associated with soft tissue abscesses, thrombophlebitis, and carotid sheath injuries.
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