scholarly journals Fat Embolism Syndrome Following Bone Fracture May Be Exacerbated By LPS

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agostino Molteni ◽  
Luis Torres‐Romero ◽  
Elizabeth Black ◽  
Jessie Friedrich ◽  
J. Chris Tanner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Fracture ◽  
Fat Embolism ◽  
Fat Embolism Syndrome ◽  
Embolism Syndrome

Fat Embolism Syndrome

2010 ◽  
pp. 34-46
Author(s):  
Edward C. Rosenow
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Arch ◽  
Bone Fracture ◽  
Fat Embolism ◽  
Long Bone ◽  
Fat Embolism Syndrome ◽  
Fat Globules ◽  
Direct Trauma ◽  
Embolism Syndrome ◽  
Long Bone Fracture

Biopsy of these petechiae would show fat globules in the small arterioles. Such petechiae are theorized to occur only above the level of the diaphragm because the fat floats and is spun off in the aortic arch into the subclavian and innominate vessels • Within 48 hours of a long-bone fracture, the following develop (unrelated to direct trauma):...

scholarly journals Cerebral fat embolism in the absence of a long bone fracture: A rare case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
James B. Fowler ◽  
Brian Fiani ◽  
Kasra Sarhadi ◽  
Vladimir Cortez
Keyword(s):  
Bone Fracture ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Small Diameter ◽  
Fat Embolism ◽  
Long Bone ◽  
Pathology Report ◽  
Fat Embolism Syndrome ◽  
Embolism Syndrome ◽  
Long Bone Fracture ◽  
Tandem Lesions

Background: The classic triad of fat embolism syndrome consists of pulmonary distress, mental status change, and petechial rash. Typically, symptoms manifest 24–48 hours after a long bone fracture, but case reports have demonstrated fat embolism syndrome without long bone fracture. These cases are initiated by a stress response, mobilizing free fatty acids into the circulation. Case Description: Herein, we present the case of a 70-year-old male who presented with the left-sided hemiparesis and was subsequently found to have tandem lesions of the right internal carotid artery (ICA) and right middle cerebral artery (MCA) warranting emergent mechanical thrombectomy (MT). The ensuing pathology report determined the source of ischemic stroke to be caused by fat embolism, a rare and intriguing case of cryptogenic large vessel occlusion (LVO) with unique features distinguishing it from other reports in the literature. Conclusion: According to the biochemical theory, a catecholamine surge can precipitate fat globules forming in the circulatory system, leading to tissue hypoxia, injury, and ischemia. While the majority of cerebral fat emboli cause reversible ischemia of small diameter vessels, our case presents with LVO and tandem lesions in both the ICA and MCA resulting in infarct and residual hemiparesis.

scholarly journals Cerebral fat embolism syndrome after long bone fracture due to gunshot injury

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Latif Duran ◽  
Servet Kayhan ◽  
Celal Kati ◽  
Hizir Ufuk Akdemir ◽  
Kemal Balci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Fracture ◽  
Fat Embolism ◽  
Gunshot Injury ◽  
Long Bone ◽  
Fat Embolism Syndrome ◽  
Embolism Syndrome ◽  
Long Bone Fracture ◽  
Cerebral Fat Embolism Syndrome

scholarly journals Cerebral fat embolism syndrome after long bone fracture: A case report

2022 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 283-285
Author(s):  
Mariam Kassimi ◽  
Omar Amriss ◽  
Hind Guerroum ◽  
Jihane Habi ◽  
Zakaria Salimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Bone Fracture ◽  
Fat Embolism ◽  
Long Bone ◽  
Fat Embolism Syndrome ◽  
Embolism Syndrome ◽  
Long Bone Fracture ◽  
Cerebral Fat Embolism Syndrome

Clinical case of successful treatment of compartment syndrome, complicated by fat embolism syndrome

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (7(part 1)) ◽  
pp. 81-84
Author(s):  
I. O. Pankov ◽  
◽  
M. M. Gabdullin ◽  
S. D. Sirazitdinov ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Successful Treatment ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Fat Embolism ◽  
Fat Embolism Syndrome ◽  
Embolism Syndrome

scholarly journals Late-onset isolated cerebral fat embolism syndrome after a simple tibial plateau fracture: a rare case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (7) ◽  
pp. 030006052110284
Author(s):  
Ta-Li Hsu ◽  
Tien-Chi Li ◽  
Fei-Pi Lai ◽  
Ming Ouhyoung ◽  
Chih-Hung Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Tibial Plateau ◽  
Tibial Plateau Fracture ◽  
Fat Embolism ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Fat Embolism Syndrome ◽  
Embolism Syndrome ◽  
Plateau Fracture

Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a complication of long bone fractures that often occurs within 72 hours of injury. Early-onset isolated cerebral fat embolism is catastrophic and rarely reported. We herein present a rare case of delayed-onset isolated cerebral FES that developed 10 days after definite fixation of a left tibial plateau fracture. A 70-year-old woman was injured in a traffic accident and diagnosed with a left tibial plateau fracture. However, she developed sudden loss of consciousness (E4V1M1) and quadriplegia 10 days after fracture fixation. Her vital signs showed no respiratory distress. Diagnosis of isolated cerebral FES was made based on magnetic resonance imaging of the brain, the findings of which were compatible with the clinical neurological findings. After supportive care and rehabilitation, her consciousness became clear on the second day of admission, and her consciousness changed to E4V5M6. She gradually regained strength in her right limbs but had residual left limb paraplegia. Isolated cerebral FES should always be considered for patients who develop a change in consciousness, even beyond 72 hours after injury. Imaging may not initially show definitive abnormalities. Repeated magnetic resonance imaging should be considered if the initial clinical presentation does not fully meet Gurd’s criteria.

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