Pulmonary Manifestations of Fat Embolism on Thin-section CT: A Case Report.
10.3348/jkrs.1997.36.6.999
- Author:
Kyeong Suk KIM
1
;
Young Tong KIM
;
Il Young KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Chonan Hospital, SoonChynHyang University.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Embolism,fat;
Lung,CT;
Lung,radionuclide studies
- MeSH:
Bronchoalveolar Lavage;
Embolism, Fat*;
Follow-Up Studies;
Lung;
Perfusion
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
1997;36(6):999-1001
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We report thin-section CT findings of pulmonary fat embolism which was confirmed by clinical features and microscopic examination of cells obtained by bronchoalveolar lavage. Initial thin-section CT showed extensive air space consolidation and multiple ill-defined nodular densities in both lungs. Follow-up CT revealed ground-glass appearance and faint nodules in both lungs. Perfusion scan showed multiple small perfusion defects in the peripheral portion of both lungs.
