Intraosseous fat necrosis and infarction associated with pancreatitis

A case of trauma-induced pancreatitis with subsequent intraosseous fat necrosis and infarction is presented. The young patient demonstrated multiple cortical lytic lesions of the lower extremities and bilateral sterile joint effusions. Several radiographic modalities were employed in the workup of h...

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Published inClinical nuclear medicine Vol. 18; no. 10; p. 837
Main Authors Bayo, 3rd, F, Massie, J D, Sebes, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.1993
Subjects
Adult
Bone Diseases - diagnosis
Bone Diseases - etiology
Fat Necrosis - diagnosis
Fat Necrosis - etiology
Humans
Infarction - diagnosis
Infarction - etiology
Male
Pancreatitis - complications
Pancreatitis - etiology
Wounds and Injuries - complications
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Summary:A case of trauma-induced pancreatitis with subsequent intraosseous fat necrosis and infarction is presented. The young patient demonstrated multiple cortical lytic lesions of the lower extremities and bilateral sterile joint effusions. Several radiographic modalities were employed in the workup of his disease. Related findings and pathophysiologic considerations are reviewed.
ISSN:0363-9762
DOI:10.1097/00003072-199310000-00003