Which of the following is true of fat embolism -: (A) Thrombocytopenia, (B) Macroglobulinemia, (C) Prothrombin time increased, (D) Fat globules in urine
Answer is A. symptomatic fat embolism syndrome characterized by pulmonary insufficiency, neurologic symptoms, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and a diffuse petechial rash, which is fatal in 10% of cases. Clinical signs and symptoms appear 1 to 3 days after injury as the sudden onset of tachypnea, dyspnea, tachycardia, irritability, and restlessness, which can progress rapidly to delirium or coma ( Robbins Basic Pathology, 9 th edition, page 91 )