La Radiologia medica
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La Radiologia medica · Mar 2006
Case Reports Comparative StudyPulmonary nodules in osteosarcoma patients: differential diagnosis of central venous catheter-related infections in the lungs.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the differential diagnosis of pulmonary nodules by conventional radiography and computed tomography (CT) in osteosarcoma patients with central venous catheter. ⋯ Placement of a central venous catheter for infusion therapy, chemotherapy and blood sampling has improved the quality of life of cancer patients. The most common complications of the use of central venous catheters include infection and venous thrombosis whereas pulmonary septic emboli are rare.