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Journal of Case Reports
Unexpected Neurological Sequelae following Cerebral Fat Embolism Syndrome
Ali Veysel Kara1, Yasar Yildirim1, Süreyya Yilmaz2, Zulfukar Yilmaz1, Ali Kemal Kadiroglu1, Mehmet Emin Yilmaz1
Department of Nephrology1 and Chest Diseases2, Faculty of Medicine, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
Corresponding Author:
Dr. Ali Veysel Kara
Email: aliveyselkara@hotmail.com
Received: 15-JAN-2015 Accepted: 18-APR-2015 Published Online: 10-MAY-2015
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2015.0051
Abstract
Fat embolism syndrome is the most common form of non-thrombotic embolism and often described by presence of fat globules blocking small vessels in lung, skin or brain. The classical triad of fat embolism syndrome is respiratory manifestations, neurological signs and symptoms and petechial rash. Almost all neurological deficits are transient and fully reversible. Early diagnosis and supportive therapy is crucial for management of FES to decrease mortality and morbidity. We present a case of fat embolism syndrome due to multiple fractures recovered with neurological sequelae.
Keywords : Fat Embolism, Purpura, Thrombosis, Exanthema, Brain.
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