Dries Vanhoegaerden, Michiel Herteleer, Philippe Demaerel
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Abstract
A 73-year-old patient with a complex sacral fracture underwent stabilising orthopaedic surgery. Postoperative brain CT showed fat droplets in the subarachnoid space and lateral ventricle. These fat droplets migrated into the cerebrospinal fluid by a tear in the sacral thecal sac. Teaching point: Intracranial subarachnoid fat droplets may be observed after spinal surgery.
期刊介绍:
The purpose of the Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology is the publication of articles dealing with diagnostic and interventional radiology, related imaging techniques, allied sciences, and continuing education.