Reversible cytotoxic cerebral edema in cerebral fat embolism.
We present a case of cerebral fat embolism (CFE) that demonstrated evidence of diffuse white matter cytotoxic edema on diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging, in addition to punctate hyperintensities on T2-weighted and diffusion-weighted imaging. The case suggests that CFE represents a combination of occlusive arteriolar disease and secondary neurotoxicity.
Department of Neuroradiology, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom.
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D000293:Adolescent; D001929:Brain Edema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D038524:Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D004620:Embolism, Fat / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020766:Intracranial Embolism / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*