Fat Embolism Syndrome in a Pediatric Trauma Patient: A Rare but Life-Threatening Complication of Long Bone Fracture

Authors

Ed-dafali Larbi, Maalbi Outhmane, Chaar Ayoub, Mosadik Ahlam, Bentalha Aziza, Elkoraichi Alae, Ech-cherif Kettani Selma

Journal Information

Journal: Medpeer Publisher

ISSN: 3066-2737

Volume: 1

Issue: 12

Date of Publication: 2024/12/31

DOI: 10.70780/0005BAW

Abstract

Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a set of systemic manifestations generally occurring following trauma to a long bone. In children there is little data in the literature because it is a less common pathology than in adults. It is a syndrome which poses a diagnostic problem and whose management is only symptomatic, and where prevention plays the most important role. It is a serious complication which can jeopardize the functional or vital prognosis. Our work is an observation of a 15-year-old girl who presented with FES following a femur trauma whose stabilization was delayed. The aim of this work is to show the benefit of knowing how to make this diagnosis in children when faced with suggestive signs, especially in context of trauma.

Keywords

Fat embolism, Child, Trauma