Pyomyositis as Presentation of Chemoport-related Infection in Breast Carcinoma: 18F-FDG PET/CT Findings

A Chemoport is frequently utilized in oncological patients for administering chemotherapy. However, inadequate care can lead to various infectious and non-infectious complications. Infection commonly presents as a local infection that can lead to life-threatening septicemia. Early diagnosis and intervention are necessary to reduce morbidity and mortality. We report a patient with breast cancer who underwent <sup>18</sup>F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron (<sup>18</sup>F-FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) due to suspicion of metastatic disease. <sup>18</sup>F-FDG-PET/CT revealed pyomyositis involving multiple skeletal muscles and septic emboli in the lungs and identified the chemoport as a possible source of infection. The infection source was confirmed and the patient responded to anti-microbiological therapy.

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Molecular Imaging and Radionuclide Therapy
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2025-02-07
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Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
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Pyomyositis as Presentation of Chemoport-related Infection in Breast Carcinoma: 18F-FDG PET/CT Findings

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Pyomyositis as Presentation of Chemoport-related Infection in Breast Carcinoma: 18F-FDG PET/CT Findings

Vijay Singh, Sanjay Gambhir, D. C. Srivastava, Manish Ora, Neha Kotarya
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A Chemoport is frequently utilized in oncological patients for administering chemotherapy. However, inadequate care can lead to various infectious and non-infectious complications. Infection commonly presents as a local infection that can lead to life-threatening septicemia. Early diagnosis and intervention are necessary to reduce morbidity and mortality. We report a patient with breast cancer who underwent <sup>18</sup>F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron (<sup>18</sup>F-FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) due to suspicion of metastatic disease. <sup>18</sup>F-FDG-PET/CT revealed pyomyositis involving multiple skeletal muscles and septic emboli in the lungs and identified the chemoport as a possible source of infection. The infection source was confirmed and the patient responded to anti-microbiological therapy.

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