title: Fat embolism.
abstract: Fat embolism is a condition that is underdiagnosed clinically and at autopsy. This paper reviews the causes and pathogenesis of the condition and indicates possible modes of therapy.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D004620:Embolism, Fat / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005223:Fats / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000378:metabolism; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D005223:Fats