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Cholesterol crystal embolism. Case report

N Kutlu¹, I Kaklikkaya, S Bahadir

¹Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey.

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Cholesterol crystal embolism presented a diagnostic challenge. Multidisciplinary management and reconstructive surgery using a rectus abdominis flap successfully treated rapid skin loss.

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Vascular Surgery
Dermatology
Plastic Surgery

Background:

Cholesterol crystal embolism is a rare condition often presenting with nonspecific symptoms.
A confusing clinical picture can delay diagnosis and treatment.

Observation:

A 60-year-old male patient presented with symptoms suggestive of cholesterol crystal embolism.
The condition led to rapid and extensive skin loss over the thigh and lower leg, exposing vital structures.

Findings:

A multidisciplinary approach was crucial for accurate and timely diagnosis.
Surgical reconstruction was performed using an ipsilateral inferior pedicled rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap with a lateral oblique cephalad fasciocutaneous component.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of a systematic diagnostic strategy for rare embolic events.
Successful reconstruction demonstrates the efficacy of specialized flap surgery in managing extensive tissue defects.
The management approach offers valuable insights for complex reconstructive challenges in plastic surgery.