Cholesterol embolism

Introduction: Cholesterol embolism

Description of Cholesterol embolism

Cholesterol embolism: embolism of lipid debris from an ulcerated atheromatous deposit, generally from a large artery to small arterial branches; it is usually small and rarely causes infarction. SYN: atheromatous embolism.
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Cholesterol embolism: An embolism of lipid debris from an ulcerated atheromatous deposit, generally from a large artery to small arterial branches. It is usually small and rarely causes infarction. (Stedman, 25th ed)
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Cholesterol embolism: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Cholesterol embolism:

• Cholesterol (40 causes)
• Embolism
• Lipid
• Lipid symptoms (40 causes)
• Lipid disorder
• Debris
• Ulcerated
• Atheromatous
• Deposit

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External links related to: Cholesterol embolism

• eMedicine - Cholesterol Embolism : Article by Lisa Kirkland, MD
• eMedicine - Cutaneous Cholesterol Emboli : Article by Kenneth A Becker, MD
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