Recurrent cerebral fat embolism due to pleural irrigation: Fat density lesions on CT. A case report
Neuroradiology Journal, cilt.20, sa.3, ss.287-290, 2007 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 20 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2007
- Doi Numarası: 10.1177/197140090702000306
- Dergi Adı: Neuroradiology Journal
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.287-290
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Computed tomography, Fat embolism, Pleural irrigation, Stroke
- Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Fat embolism syndrome is a rare, but life-threatening problem and is usually associated with severe trauma. Neurological symptoms are variable, and the clinical diagnosis is difficult. We describe a patient with fat density lesions on cranial CT sections and discuss the etiopathogenesis of cerebral fat embolism (CFE) in this patient who does not have a history of long bone fracture, but metastatic lung disease and empyema. This is probably the first case report of CFE secondary to pleural irrigation of empyema with demonstrative CT findings.