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221 cases of histologically proven cholesterol crystal embolization from the English literature…
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Supports CCE suspicion in elderly atherosclerotic patients with renal insufficiency and cutaneous signs; leaves open prospective studies on prevention and management.
Cholesterol crystal embolization is a highly fatal condition that should be suspected in elderly patients with atherosclerotic disease presenting with new-onset renal insufficiency and cutaneous manifestations.
Fine et al. (1987) studied this question.
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