Fat necrosis Flashcards

1
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What type of lesion is fat necrosis?

A

Inflammatory

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Causes of fat necrosis?

A

Seat belt trauma (TRAUMA)

Warfarin therapy

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Pathology of fat necorsis?

A

Damage and disruption of adipocytes
Infiltration by acute inflammatory cells
Foamy macrophages
Subsequent fibrosis and scarring

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4
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Management of fat necrosis?

A

Exclude malignancy and diagnosis

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