Splinter hemorrhages as a possible clinical manifestation of cholesterol crystal embolization.
We describe a patient with cholesterol crystal embolization who demonstrated splinter hemorrhages of multiple fingernails and toenails as part of her clinical presentations. Our patient's clinical presentation, and review of the medical literature, raise the possibility that cholesterol crystal embolization may be associated with splinter hemorrhages.
Turakhia
A K
AK
Department of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University at MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44109.
Khan
M A
MA
D002784:Cholesterol; D003460:Crystallization; D004617:Embolism / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000209:etiology*
D002784:Cholesterol