Fat Embolism Syndrome following minor trauma in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (12) ◽  
pp. 1035-1039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura C. McAdam ◽  
Anjali Rastogi ◽  
Kathleen Macleod ◽  
W. Douglas Biggar
Keyword(s):  
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Fat Embolism ◽  
Minor Trauma ◽  
Fat Embolism Syndrome ◽  
Embolism Syndrome

Fat embolism syndrome in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Neurology ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 80 (14) ◽  
pp. 1350-1352 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. O. Medeiros ◽  
C. Behrend ◽  
W. King ◽  
J. Sanders ◽  
J. Kissel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Fat Embolism ◽  
Fat Embolism Syndrome ◽  
Embolism Syndrome

scholarly journals Fat Embolism Syndrome in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients: Early Recognition and Aggressive Therapy

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee D. Murphy ◽  
Mouhammad Yabrodi ◽  
Riad Lutfi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Fat Embolism ◽  
Residual Effects ◽  
Clinical Criteria ◽  
Fat Embolism Syndrome ◽  
Embolism Syndrome ◽  
Ventricular Afterload

We describe two pediatric patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy that presented with acute neurologic deterioration and hypoxic respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation. These cases fulfill the clinical criteria for Fat Embolism Syndrome. Early recognition and aggressive supportive therapy with mechanical ventilation, right ventricular afterload reduction, and blood transfusion led to survival without any residual effects from the event. Fat Embolism Syndrome needs to be considered early in the course of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who present with respiratory and neurological symptoms.

Fat embolism syndrome in a child with muscular dystrophy

1992 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 705-711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily S. Pender ◽  
Charles V. Pollack ◽  
Owen B. Evans
Keyword(s):  
Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Fat Embolism ◽  
Fat Embolism Syndrome ◽  
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.

scholarly journals A rare case of fat embolism syndrome secondary to abdominal liposuction and gluteal fat infiltration

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Salvador Recinos ◽  
Sabrina Barillas ◽  
Alejandra Rodas ◽  
Javier Ardebol
Keyword(s):  
Right Ventricular Dysfunction ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Fat Embolism ◽  
Fat Infiltration ◽  
Fat Embolism Syndrome ◽  
Embolism Syndrome ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Bone Marrow Harvesting ◽  
Dermatologic Manifestations

Abstract Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a rare, life-threatening condition habitually associated with traumatic events such as fractures and, less commonly, burns, liposuction and bone marrow harvesting and transplant [ 1]. The biochemical theory for this condition suggests that fat droplets embolize and convert into fatty acids, eventually leading to toxic injury and inflammation, which results in increased vascular permeability, edema and hemorrhage [ 2]. FES may have an asymptomatic interval lasting 12–72 hours after the insult; however, in some cases, signs have also been seen intraoperatively. Pulmonary signs and symptoms are customarily the earliest and manifest in 75% of patients. Nevertheless, neurologic and dermatologic manifestations are also characteristic, and most severe cases could perhaps present with disseminated intravascular coagulation, right ventricular dysfunction, shock or death. The following case consists of a 37-year-old patient that presented with fat embolism syndrome during liposuction and gluteal fat infiltration.

Fat embolism syndrome with pulmonary hemorrhage of unknown origin

2000 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 383
Author(s):  
Hae Chul Jung ◽  
Ki Hwan Jung ◽  
Byung Gyu Kim ◽  
Kyung Kyu Kim ◽  
Sang Youb Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Hemorrhage ◽  
Unknown Origin ◽  
Fat Embolism ◽  
Fat Embolism Syndrome ◽  
Embolism Syndrome
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