A Case of a Septic Pulmonary Embolism Caused by Infection of a Subcutaneously Implanted Central Venous Port

Kamata, Arimichi; Abe, Yutaka; Hagiwara, Hikoichi; Uchiyama, Kazuhiko

doi:10.4030/jjcs.41.40

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“…We found 5 published cases of CV port-related SPE, including this case (Table 2). [2,4,5] The mean age of the patients in these cases was 46.5 years (range, 32-73 years). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of CV port-related SPE with septic shock, respiratory failure, and delayed bilateral pneumothorax.…”

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Septic pulmonary embolism and subsequent bilateral pneumothorax in patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy for head angiosarcoma: An autopsy case report and literature review

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Rationale: Septic pulmonary embolism (SPE) and subsequent pneumothorax are rare but serious conditions. We report a case of SPE and pneumothorax caused by central venous port (CV port) infection. Patient concerns: A 73-year-old woman, who underwent chemoradiotherapy for a head angiosarcoma and a CV port placement, presented with general malaise and myalgia. Diagnosis: A laboratory examination showed high levels of inflammatory markers. Chest computed tomography showed fluid collection around the CV port and multiple ground-glass opacities and nodular shadows in the bilateral lung field. She was admitted with a diagnosis of SPE due to CV port infection. The port was removed, and antibiotic administration was initiated; however, she was intubated because of refractory septic shock. Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus was detected in the blood and pus around the port site. Interventions: Her respiratory status did not improve despite recovering from septic shock, and radiologic findings showed a left pneumothorax and exacerbation of SPE on day 9. Her condition was judged ineligible for surgery for pneumothorax, and chest tube thoracostomy was continued. Outcomes: Air leaks persisted after chest tube thoracostomy, and her respiratory status did not improve despite ventilator management and recruitment maneuvers. Moreover, a right pneumothorax developed on day 19. Her respiratory status gradually worsened, and she died on day 21. Autopsy showed multiple cavitary lesions in the bilateral lungs and emboli containing organization and inflammatory cells that obstructed the pulmonary arterioles. Lessons: This case indicates that CV port-related infections are infrequent and difficult to diagnose; understanding the clinical features of SPE is important because of its high mortality rate; and pneumothorax secondary to SPE is a rare but serious condition and is difficult to treat during ventilator management.

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“…However, only a few reports have documented cases of CV port-related SPE and subsequent pneumothorax. [2,4,5] Herein, we report a case of CV port-related SPE with septic shock, respiratory failure, and subsequent bilateral pneumothorax during chemoradiotherapy for head angiosarcoma.…”

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Septic pulmonary embolism and subsequent bilateral pneumothorax in patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy for head angiosarcoma: An autopsy case report and literature review

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A Case of a Septic Pulmonary Embolism Caused by Infection of a Subcutaneously Implanted Central Venous Port

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Septic pulmonary embolism and subsequent bilateral pneumothorax in patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy for head angiosarcoma: An autopsy case report and literature review

Septic pulmonary embolism and subsequent bilateral pneumothorax in patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy for head angiosarcoma: An autopsy case report and literature review

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