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Fat Embolism Syndrome

Imaging findings

Geographic ground-glass opacities, mid-to-upper lung predominant, following trauma.

Key takeaways

Fat embolism should be suspected in cases of post-traumatic confusion and respiratory distress, even after relatively minor fractures.

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