title: Cholesterol embolism to the skin.
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Dermatology, 12 de Octubre Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Borrego
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Gil
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Mazuecos
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Ruiz
authors: J L
authors: JL
authors: López
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Iglesias
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D002784:Cholesterol