[Multiple organ damage due to cholesterol embolization].
Cholesterol crystal embolization can affect multiple organ systems and mimic other systemic diseases. We describe a 65-year-old woman who had renal failure, diarrhea, transient ischemic attacks and purple toes due to spontaneous cholesterol crystal embolization.
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Dept. of Medicine E, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer.
Mouallem
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D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D000368:Aged; D001794:Blood Pressure; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology*; D017700:Embolism, Cholesterol / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000209:etiology*; D017582:Renal Replacement Therapy