Fat embolism in right internal jugular vein: incidental ultrasound finding during internal jugular vein cannulation.

Background: We report a case study of fat embolism seen on ultrasound at right internal jugular vein during central venous cannulation in a patient diagnosed with fat embolism syndrome. This case demonstrates the importance of ultrasound for evaluation of trauma cases with suspicion of fat embolism.

Case Presentation: A 23-year-old trauma patient with closed fracture of left femoral shaft and left humerus presented to our emergency department (ED).