Ann Geriatr Med Res.  2019 Mar;23(1):31-34. 10.4235/agmr.18.0045.

Treatment of Cholesterol Embolism With Corticosteroids and Alprostadil

• Jung SM

• KMID: 2446689
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4235/agmr.18.0045

Abstract

Cholesterol embolism is a rare but serious disease that can lead to chronic renal failure or death. Despite the recent increase in the incidence of this disease, there is no consensus on the optimal treatment modality. Supportive care is usually the mainstay of treatment. We report a case of cholesterol embolism after renal artery stenting that was successfully treated with corticosteroids and alprostadil.

Keyword

Cholesterol embolism; Corticosteroids; Alprostadil

MeSH Terms

Adrenal Cortex Hormones*
Alprostadil*
Cholesterol*
Consensus
Embolism, Cholesterol*
Incidence
Kidney Failure, Chronic
Renal Artery
Stents
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Alprostadil
Cholesterol