Case report. CT demonstration of hepatic oil embolism following lymphangiography.
A case of hepatic oil embolism following lymphangiography is presented. The computed tomographic appearance is striking and probably distinctive of embolism to the hepatic vascular system. The postulated mechanism for the embolization is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D004617:Embolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000098:blood supply*; D008220:Lymphography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D009821:Oils / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D009821:Oils