Postlymphographic cerebral lipid embolization in the vena cava superior syndrome.
A recent case of Lipiodol Ultrafluid embolism to the brain is reported. Pathogenetic concepts involving right-to-left shunts, and lympho-venous shunts with pulmonary capillary overloading are reviewed. In addition, it is suggested that a local disturbance in cerebral circulation due to a cava superior syndrome may contribute to the severe cerebral symptoms.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004620:Embolism, Fat / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006689:Hodgkin Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*; D007459:Iodized Oil / Q000009:adverse effects; D008220:Lymphography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013577:Syndrome; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000150:complications; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior
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