Contrast-enhanced MR imaging of cerebral fat embolism: case report and review of the literature. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2003 Jan;24(1):97-101
Date
01/21/2003Pubmed ID
12533333Pubmed Central ID
PMC8148954Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0037240450 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 61 CitationsAbstract
We report a case of cerebral fat embolism (CFE) that was imaged with T2- and T2*-weighted, fluid-attenuated inversion recovery, and contrast-enhanced T1-weighted images. Multiple white matter lesions demonstrated contrast enhancement, with little evidence of hemorrhage. The patient regained complete neurologic function. CFE can cause capillary inflammation and breakdown of the blood-brain barrier, without associated hemorrhage or permanent neurologic deficit. In this case, both contrast-enhanced T1-weighted and gradient-echo T2*-weighted images were important in diagnosing CFE and in determining the severity of the patient's condition.
Author List
Simon AD, Ulmer JL, Strottmann JMAuthor
James M. Strottmann MD Associate Professor in the Radiology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdultArtifacts
Blood-Brain Barrier
Brain Edema
Contrast Media
Diagnosis, Differential
Embolism, Fat
Femoral Fractures
Humans
Image Enhancement
Intracranial Embolism
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Postoperative Complications