Cholesterol embolism to the skin.
The clinical features of a patient with cholesterol embolism are presented. Histopathological examination showed the typical clefts of cholesterol in the skin and renal vessels. We believe this entity is under-reported in the dermatological literature.
Borrego
L
L
Department of Dermatology, 12 de Octubre Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
Gil
R
R
Mazuecos
A
A
Ruiz
R
R
López
J L
JL
Iglesias
L
L
D002784:Cholesterol; D004617:Embolism / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology
D002784:Cholesterol