Key result
Corticosteroid administration improved consciousness, diarrhea, and skin lesions in a male patient with cholesterol crystal embolization.
Case Report (n=1)
Corticosteroid administration may improve systemic symptoms of cholesterol crystal embolization, highlighting the importance of recognizing skin manifestations for early diagnosis.
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Corticosteroids may merit cautious exploration in CCE; single case leaves open efficacy and safety confirmation.
Motegi et al. (2005) conducted a case report in Cholesterol crystal embolization (n=1). Corticosteroid was evaluated on Improvement of consciousness, diarrhea and skin lesions. Corticosteroid administration improved consciousness, diarrhea, and skin lesions in a male patient with cholesterol crystal embolization.
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