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'''Fat embolism''' is a type of embolism that is characterized by intravascular adipocytes. | '''Fat embolism''' is a type of embolism that (histologically) is characterized by intravascular adipocytes. Fat embolisms are typically due to trauma. | ||
They may occur at any site and include: | |||
*[[Cerebral fat embolism]]. | *[[Cerebral fat embolism]]. | ||
*[[Pulmonary fat embolism]]. | *[[Pulmonary fat embolism]]. | ||
{{Disambiguation}} | {{Disambiguation}} | ||