Multiple cholesterol embolism: a case report.
Cholesterol embolism is an unusual but serious complication of intra-arterial procedure such as arterial catheterization, angiography, and angioplasty. In this short paper a case of fatal cholesterol embolisation after angiography is described. Histology examination revealed atheroembolic lesions in the kidneys, spleen and colon.
Macheras
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3rd Department of Surgery, Athens School of Medicine, University of Athens, Greece.
Mandrekas
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Fotinou
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D000368:Aged; D000792:Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000473:pathology; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003106:Colon / Q000098:blood supply; D017700:Embolism, Cholesterol / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D009102:Multiple Organ Failure / Q000209:etiology; D013154:Spleen / Q000098:blood supply