Falzi et al reported a histologic classification for pulmonary fat emboli.
Exam: histopathologic evaluation of lung sections
Parameters:
(1) shape of the fat emboli
(2) embolic frequency
Shape of Emboli
Frequency
Grade
Term
drop
very rare
0
none or rare
sporadic
I
light
sausage
multiple, disseminated
II
moderate
antlers
numerous, diffuse
III
massive
from Bolliger et al
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