Cutaneous Manifestations of Cholesterol Embolism: eMedicine Dermatology

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Cutaneous Manifestations of Cholesterol Embolism: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Cholesterol embolism (CE), also known as atheroembolism, is a condition that is often unrecognized in medicine. It is defined by the occlusion of small- and medium-caliber arteries (100-200 mm in diameter) by cholesterol crystals. Although ...

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Tags: Circulation, Cholesterol, Dermatology, Skin, Thrombotic Event

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