Fat embolism

Introduction: Fat embolism

Description of Fat embolism

Fat embolism: Artery blockage caused by a lump of fat.

Fat embolism: a respiratory distress syndrome that can occur during long bone fractures that result from the release of bone marrow elements into the circulatory system that accumulate in the lungs to affect gas exchange adversely.bone marrow embolism SYN: oil embolism.
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Fat embolism: Embolism caused by fat entering the circulation. It is often seen after fractures of large bones or after corticosteroid administration.
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Fat embolism: Related Topics

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

• Fat
• Fat disorders
• Embolism
• Respiratory
• Respiratory symptoms (5166 causes)
• Respiratory disease
• Respiratory disorder (35 causes)
• Distress
• Can
• Long

Terms associated with Fat embolism:

The following terms can be used for Fat embolism

• embolism

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External links related to: Fat embolism

• Fat Embolism - MedPix™ Medical Image Database and Teaching Files
• eMedicine - Fat Embolism : Article by Lisa Kirkland, MD

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