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  • Title: Cognitive outcome of cerebral fat embolism.
    Author: Manousakis G, Han DY, Backonja M.
    Journal: J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis; 2012 Nov; 21(8):906.e1-3. PubMed ID: 22001712.
    Abstract:
    Cerebral fat embolism is an uncommon but serious complication of long-bone fracture. We report a young adult patient who sustained fat embolism after a femoral fracture. He developed stupor and coma within 24 hours from his injury. His acute recovery was characterized by marked frontal dysfunction. A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation 4 months later revealed overall normal cognitive function, except for mild residual frontal dysfunction and weakness of verbal memory.
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