Severe cutaneous cholesterol emboli syndrome after coronary angiography.
Cholesterol embolization syndrome is due to dislodgment of cholesterol crystals from the atherosclerotic plaques lining the walls of major arteries resulting in an occlusion of small arteries. We describe a case of severe cutaneous cholesterol emboli syndrome following repeat coronary angiography showing by our observation that this syndrome is often unrecognized or misdiagnosed and that a better evaluation of risks factors in patients undergoing invasive procedures could prevent this severe complication.
Hendrickx
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Department of Dermatology, Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Rozzano, Milan, Italy. ingrid.hendrickx@humanitas.it
Monti
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Manasse
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Gallotti
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D000368:Aged; D000789:Angina, Unstable / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000150:complications; D017023:Coronary Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017700:Embolism, Cholesterol / Q000209:etiology*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007383:Intermittent Claudication / Q000150:complications; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D013577:Syndrome