Hypopituitarism following snake bite.

Uberoi, H S; Achuthan, A C; Kasthuri, A S; Kolhe, V S; Rao, K R; Dugal, J S

Uberoi, H S; Achuthan, A C; Kasthuri, A S; Kolhe, V S; Rao, K R; Dugal, J S.

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-84937

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A patient who developed hypopituitarism after viperine envenomation is described. Thrombosis as a part of disseminated intravascular coagulation may have been the cause. Hypopituitarism should be suspected in such cases especially when there is associated acute renal failure.

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Adult; Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation/etiology; Female; Humans; Hypopituitarism/etiology; Snake Bites/complications; Viper Venoms/adverse effects

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Snake Bites / Viper Venoms / Female / Humans / Adult / Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Hypopituitarism Language: English Year: 1991 Type: Article

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