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Review
. 1977 Jan;39(1):79-84.
doi: 10.1002/1097-0142(197701)39:1<79::aid-cncr2820390115>3.0.co;2-p.

Postlymphographic cerebral lipid embolization in the vena cava superior syndrome

O F Andersen, M G Fogelberg, N M Rosencrantz, A Weinfeld, J E Westin
Review

Postlymphographic cerebral lipid embolization in the vena cava superior syndrome

O F Andersen et al. Cancer. 1977 Jan.

Abstract

A recent case of Lipiodol Ultrafluid embolism to the brain is reported. Pathogenetic concepts involving right-to-left shunts, and lympho-venous shunts with pulmonary capillary overloading are reviewed. In addition, it is suggested that a local disturbance in cerebral circulation due to a cava superior syndrome may contribute to the severe cerebral symptoms.

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