Fat embolism syndrome

Also known as: FES

Respiratory, neurologic and petechial triad after long bone fracture.

Medical specialty: Orthopedics
Subspecialty: Orthopedics / Trauma
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: rare
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Marrow fat entering circulation causing pulmonary and cerebral embolism.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (6)

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