Non-traumatic Cerebral Fat Embolism in Sickle Cell Disease (P3.234)

Conclusions:Our case series illustrates the following clinical pearls: a) SCD-related CFES is vastly under-diagnosed, as it closely mimics sepsis, vasculitis or hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy; b) The diagnosis is confirmed with SWI that demonstrates pathognomonic microbleeds in the splenium and subcortical location; c) SCD-related CFES carries considerable morbidity and mortality.Disclosure: Dr. Ramachandiran has nothing to disclose. Dr. Raniga has nothing to disclose. Dr. Al Kindi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Dennison has nothing to disclose. Dr. Al Farsi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Al Busaidi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Al Hashim has nothing to disclose. Dr. Al Azri has nothing to disclose. Dr. Gujjar has nothing to disclose. Dr. Al-Asmi has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Ramachandiran, N., Raniga, S., Al Kindi, S., Dennison, J., Al Farsi, K., Al Busaidi, M., Al Hashim, A., Al Azri, F., Gujjar, A., Al-Asmi, A. Tags: Stroke in the Young Source Type: research