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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Embolism, Fat
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Embolia Grasa
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Embolia Gordurosa
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Synonyms English:
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Embolisms, Fat
Fat Embolism
Fat Embolism Syndrome
Fat Embolisms
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Tree Number:
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C14.907.355.350.454
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Definition English:
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Blocking of a blood vessel by fat deposits in the circulation. It is often seen after fractures of large bones or after administration of CORTICOSTEROIDS. |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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do not confuse with EMBOLISM, CHOLESTEROL
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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4694
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Unique Identifier:
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D004620
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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