Cerebral fat embolism (CFE): clinical features

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Cerebral fat embolism (CFE): clinical features. Eruption type, Pure cerebral, Pure pulmonary, Mixed, Complete type. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Types

  • Eruption type
  • Pure cerebral
  • Pure pulmonary
  • Mixed
  • Complete type

Clinical features

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Gurd’s major diagnostic criteria

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Gurd’s minor diagnostic criteria

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Prognosis

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References

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