Embolism of Cerebral Tissue to the Lung After Head Trauma: A Case Report

Embolism of cerebral tissue to pulmonary circulation is a rare entity. It can be occur because of penetrating or closed head trauma at any age or during difficult vaginal deliveries at any age. We present a case of cerebral tissue pulmonary embolization after severe head trauma in a male adult. The autopsy revealed multiple skull fractures, subdural hematoma, subarachnoid hemorrhages, and contusions. Microscopically, we observed cerebral tissue inside the branches of the pulmonary arteries. Embolism of cerebral tissue to the pulmonary circulation is a rare condition. It should always be kept in mind in sudden unexpected deaths during delivery and head trauma cases at any age.