Computed tomographic findings of cerebral fat embolism following multiple bone fractures

Singapore Med J. 2013 Feb;54(2):e28-30. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2013035.

Abstract

Fat embolism to the lungs and brain is an uncommon complication following fractures. Few reports with descriptions of computed tomographic (CT) findings of emboli to the brain or cerebral fat embolism are available. We report a case of cerebral fat embolism following multiple skeletal fractures and present its CT findings here.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Embolism, Fat / diagnosis*
  • Embolism, Fat / diagnostic imaging*
  • Femoral Fractures / complications
  • Femoral Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Embolism / diagnosis*
  • Intracranial Embolism / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult