[Cholesterol embolism: an infrequent cause of ischemic ulcers of the lower extremities].
A case of cholesterol embolism with digital ulcerations is reported. Pathologic anatomy, Radiologic images, symptomatology and treatment of such pathology are discussed.
Martínez Pérez
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M
Servicio de Angiología y Cirugía Vascular, Hospital General de Galicia, Facultad de Medicina, Santiago de Compostela, España.
Varela Durán
J
J
Pintos Díaz
G
G
Varela Núñez
R
R
D000368:Aged; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D002784:Cholesterol; D004617:Embolism / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male
D002784:Cholesterol
Embolismo de colesterol: una causa poco frecuente de úlceras isquémicas de las extremidades inferiores.