MRI in post-traumatic cerebral fat embolism

We report two cases of posttrauma cerebral fat embolism evaluated with MRI. Due to sensitivity, MRI is the best examination for detecting focal abnormalities of the grey or white matter. MRI helps to make the diagnosis in atypical cases and allows assessment of both extension and course of the embol...

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Published in:	Journal de radiologie Vol. 79; no. 5; pp. 427 - 430
Main Authors:	David, H, Rouqette, I, Dubayle, P, Goasdoue, P, Boyer, B, Pats, B
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	French
Published:	France 01-05-1998
Subjects:	Accidents, Traffic Adult Brain - pathology Embolism, Fat - diagnosis Femoral Fractures - complications Fibula - injuries Fractures, Bone - complications Humans Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis - diagnosis Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Sensitivity and Specificity
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Summary:	We report two cases of posttrauma cerebral fat embolism evaluated with MRI. Due to sensitivity, MRI is the best examination for detecting focal abnormalities of the grey or white matter. MRI helps to make the diagnosis in atypical cases and allows assessment of both extension and course of the embolism.
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ISSN:	0221-0363