Cholesterol embolization syndrome: A case report

Authors

  • Sirikarn Prompongsa Division of Dermatology, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Supitchaya Thaiwat Division of Dermatology, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand

Keywords:

Cholesterol embolization syndrome, livedo reticularis, renal failure, eosinophilia

Abstract

Cholesterol embolization syndrome (CES) is a rare complication following invasive cardiovascular intervention. This systemic disease affects multiple organs including skin, kidney, brain, eye and gastrointestinal tract. We report a case of 71-year-old man with atherosclerotic risk factors who presented with livedo reticularis, progressive renal failure and eosinophilia after cardiac catheterization. Histopathology of the skin confirmed the diagnosis of cholesterol embolization syndrome. He was treated with statins, antiplatelet agent and oral prednisolone; his skin lesions improved however the kidney function reached end-stage renal disease which required hemodialysis within one month.

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Published

2019-06-25

How to Cite

Prompongsa, S., & Thaiwat, S. (2019). Cholesterol embolization syndrome: A case report. Thai Journal of Dermatology, 35(2), 62–67. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJD/article/view/197513

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