A Case of Cholesterol Crystal Embolization presenting as Focal Myositis and Foot Necrosis.
- Author:
Su Hee KIM
1
;
Song Yi KIM
;
Eun Hee JANG
;
Jae Chun LEE
;
So Yeon YOO
;
Hyun Woo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Jeju National University School of Medicine, Jeju, Korea. andrewmanson@jejunuh.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cholesterol;
Embolism;
Myositis
- MeSH:
Aorta;
Cholesterol;
Embolism;
Embolism, Cholesterol;
Female;
Foot;
Humans;
Myositis;
Necrosis;
Renal Insufficiency;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2013;84(4):586-590
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Cholesterol crystal embolism caused by showers of cholesterol emboli from an atherosclerotic aorta is a multisystem disorder that affects many organs. Common signs and symptoms on presentation include skin findings and renal failure. However, myositis due to a cholesterol embolism is uncommon. We report a rare case of cholesterol crystal embolism that presented with features of focal and foot necrosis in an 83-year-old woman.
