Fat macroglobule formation from chylomicrons and non-traumatic fat embolism.
Chylomicrons show calcium-dependent agglutination by C-reactive protein (CRP). This has been suggested as a mechanism by which fat embolism may occur in the absence of trauma. It may also play a role in the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis in patients with types I and V hyperlipidaemia.
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Department of Histopathology, St. George's Hospital Medical School, London, UK.
D000371:Agglutination / Q000187:drug effects; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000378:metabolism; D002122:Calcium Chloride / Q000494:pharmacology; D002914:Chylomicrons / Q000378:metabolism*; D004620:Embolism, Fat / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans
D002914:Chylomicrons; D002097:C-Reactive Protein; D002122:Calcium Chloride