USMLE Forum Archives - USMLE Step 2 CK - Fat embolism
Fat embolism
InSitu - 01-13-08 00:22
I have been told that Eosinophilia and Lipiduria are associated with fat embolism. how? Did anyone hear of this?
InSitu - 01-13-08 00:22
I have been told that Eosinophilia and Lipiduria are associated with fat embolism. how? Did anyone hear of this?
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Re: Fat embolism
InSitu - 01-13-08 00:40 
posted by wow on 01-13-08 00:36
yes lipiuria I dont about the eosino
yes lipiuria I dont about the eosino
Yes for lipiduria but do you know how?
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Re: Fat embolism laparotomy - 01-14-08 16:18 I dont think there is any relationship between fat embolism and eosinophillia you are confusing it with cholesterol embolism which has the classic triad of livedo reticularis, acute renal failure, and eosinophilia.
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Re: Fat embolism laparotomy - 01-14-08 16:21 lLipiduria is attributed directly to systemic embolization of fat. That I think is a no brainer....
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