Pulmonary Fat Embolism Syndrome：X-ray and CT Imaging Characteristics
QI Rong-xiu
LIANG Zhen-hua
Abstract：Objective: To investigate radiographic and computed tomography features of pulmonary fat embolism syndrome (FES). Method: A retrospective review was performed on the data of 8 cases FES proved by clinical diagnosis. The chest radiographs and CT studies were assessed by two radiologists. Results: On chest radiographs, bilateral diffuse distributed pulmonary shadows were seen in 5 cases, a middle or lower predominance in 2 cases. Increased pulmonary markings were seen in 1 case. On CT scans, 5 cases showed ground-glass opacities, which had a diffuse distribution in 3 cases, patchy distribution resulting in a geographic appearance in 1 cases, the other one with intralobular septal thickening. Multi-focal areas of consolidation or nodules were seen in 2 patients. Bilateral pleural effusion was seen in 2 patients. Conclusion: Radiography is still the reliable modality in diagnosing FSE and MSCT can provide much more characteristic information.
Keywords：pulmonary embolismfat embolism syndromeX-raycomputed tomography
Publication Date：2013-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 531-535 )