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Abstract 410: Starfield Ischemia and Cerebral Fat Embolism in Sickle Cell Crisis

Year: 2024

Type: conference-abstract

Abstract: Fat embolism syndrome (FES) resulting from bone marrow necrosis is a rare but severe complication of sickle cell disease. This condition can lead to devastating strokes, often underdiagnosed in patients and typically recognized only at autopsy. Symptoms of bone pain, respiratory distress, fever, acute kidney injury, and neurologic features including altered mental status should raise suspicion for FES. We present a unique case of cerebral fat embolism ischemia in a patient experiencing a sickle cell crisis.

Source: Stroke Vascular and Interventional Neurology

DOI: 10.1161/svin.04.suppl_1.410

Authors: N. Krothapalli, R. Hynecek

Institutions: Yale University, Hartford Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,300

OpenAlex ID: W4406396362

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