CTICasesFat Embolism Syndrome
Imaging findings
Diffuse upper lobe ground-glass opacities with an organizing pneumonia pattern following orthopedic instrumentation.
Key takeaways
Fat embolism syndrome is a clinical diagnosis, typically occurring after marrow-disrupting surgeries (including spine surgery), not just long-bone trauma. Look for altered mental status and pulmonary findings.
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