Cholesterol crystal embolism to the gastrointestinal tract: a catastrophic case
Autops. Case Rep
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9(2): e2018082, Abr.-Jun. 2019. ilus
Article
Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Cholesterol crystal embolism is a rare and easily overlooked cause of colonic ischemia. The gastrointestinal tract is the third most common organ system affected by cholesterol emboli, second only to kidney and skin. Here we present a catastrophic case of gastrointestinal cholesterol crystal embolism leading to extensive post-operative bowel infarction and ultimately death. For a practicing pathologist, careful attention to the vessels of any ischemic bowel and recognition of the subtle but distinct angular imprint of cholesterol crystals facilitates prompt identification of the atheroemboli. In some cases, early identification may help mitigate further tissue damage. In more acute and severe cases, identification of the cholesterol crystal emboli may be important primarily for documentation of procedural complications.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Embolie de cholestérol
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Tube digestif
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Ischémie
Type d'étude:
Étude pronostique
Limites du sujet:
Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Autops. Case Rep
Thème du journal:
Anatomia
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Patologia Cl¡nica
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Patologia Legal
Année:
2019
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
États-Unis d'Amérique
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
University of California/US
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