Preferred Label : atheromatous embolism;
RADLEX synonyms : cholesterol embolism;
Definition : An embolism of lipid debris from an ulcerated atheromatous deposit, generally from
a large artery to small arterial branches. It is usually small and rarely causes infarction.
(Stedman, 25th ed) [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0149649;
An embolism of lipid debris from an ulcerated atheromatous deposit, generally from
a large artery to small arterial branches. It is usually small and rarely causes infarction.
(Stedman, 25th ed) [MeSH]
