Fat Emboli Syndrome in a Child with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy After Minor Trauma.
J Emerg Med
; 50(5): e223-6, 2016 May.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Fat embolism syndrome is the result of systemic manifestations of fat emboli in the microcirculation. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a condition that increases the risk of fracture resulting in fat emboli. CASE REPORT We describe a patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who exhibited cardiopulmonary, neurologic, and ophthalmologic sequelae consistent with fat emboli syndrome after minor trauma. WHY SHOULD AN EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN BE AWARE OF THIS? Fat embolism syndrome is a rare but important consideration with significant morbidity and risk of mortality in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy after even minor trauma. Early recognition and aggressive resuscitation are crucial to positive clinical outcomes.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Distrofia Muscular de Duchenne
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Embolia Grasa
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Emerg Med
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA DE EMERGENCIA
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Article