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December 5, 2025International Journal of Medical StudentsOpen Access

Port-a-Cath Fragmentation Causing Recurrent Chest Pressure and Dizziness in an Elderly Man: A Case Report

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TTTyler TepfenhartCFCallie L. FortBJBryce Jensen

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Overview

Case report uncovers port-a-catheter fragmentation causing chest pressure and dizziness in a 71-year-old with follicular lymphoma, suggesting urgent retrieval may prevent serious complications.

Key Points

  • Dizziness and chest pressure resolved after retrieval of fragmented catheter within pulmonary arteries.
  • CT scan revealed the catheter fragment coiled in main pulmonary arteries, leading to symptoms.
  • Case report detailing the patient's history with follicular lymphoma and the retrieval procedure.
  • Highlights the importance of recognizing catheter fragmentation as a potential cause of similar symptoms.

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Tepfenhart et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/694022612d562116f28fc782https://doi.org/10.5195/ijms.2023.3234
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