摘要
To the Editor: Cholesterol crystal embolism (CCE) is a systemic disease caused by cholesterol crystal embolization leading to the occlusion of small arteries in a variety of organs. It may occur spontaneously, or more often, after intravascular procedures such as coronary angiography and carotid artery stenting, cardiovascular surgery such as coronary artery bypass grafting or aortic aneurysm surgery.[1] The kidneys were previously reported to be the most frequent target organ for CCE, and renal CCE was found during the course of clinical illness in approximately 50% of patients with CCE.
