Fat globule detection in the blood in fat embolism syndrome (FES) diagnosis remains controversial. This case illustrates two life-threatening, possibly FES-related, episodes with dramatic increases in blood fat globule level. Future studies should aim at evaluating the significance of the quantitative changes in blood fat levels in diagnosing FES.

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