Recurrent cerebral fat embolism due to pleural irrigation: Fat density lesions on CT. A case report

Yilmaz A., Kurt S., Sarikaya B., Firat M. M., Ocal S., Yeginsu A.

Neuroradiology Journal, cilt.20, sa.3, ss.287-290, 2007 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • 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.