[Cholesterol crystal embolism of the cerebral vessels].

Authors report a case of the "late phase" of the cholesterol-crystal embolism in the system of the vertebro-basilar arteries in order to throw light on this, not so unfrequent complication of the atherosclerosis, which in the general medical practice is seldom considered. It is emphasized that the disease can be diagnosed in life by examination of biopsy specimens from the skin, muscles and kidney and by the observation of the eyefundus.