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Ocular fat embolism syndrome.

Authors :
Nentwich MM
Remy M
Schaller UC
Source :
International ophthalmology [Int Ophthalmol] 2011 Feb; Vol. 31 (1), pp. 15-6. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 May 25.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Ocular fat embolism syndrome in the complete absence of any cardiac defects is a rare phenomenon which is not commonly encountered in ophthalmic practice. We present a case of a 16-year-old girl with fat embolism syndrome and involvement of the retina after a tibial fracture without any cardiac defect.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1573-2630
Volume :
31
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
International ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20499264
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-010-9378-8