FAT-EMBOLISM AFTER PENIS INJECTION WITH V EGETABLE OIL

We report a case of fat embolism following self injection of vegetable oil in the penis, to treat an impotence. The patient developed respir atory failure and neurological disorders as confusion. A chest roentge nogram revealed diffuse alveolar infiltrate. Initially, he presented a n hemoconcentration, and fat globules in his urine. The outcome was fa vourable in 72 hours, with oxygen and hydration. The diagnosis of fat embolism was made after neurological improvement : the patient admitte d to injecting his penis with vegetable oil, in his corpus cavernosum.