Scorpion envenomation causing hemiparesis.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
We report a case of scorpion sting who presented with right hemiparesis and deranged level of consciousness. Prolonged BT/CT, decreased platelet counts, prolongation of PT and APTT with positive fibrinogen degradation products (FDP) D-dimer and CT scan findings of multiple cerebral haemorrhagic infarct indicating the presence of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) as a cause of hemiparesis. Patient was managed with fresh blood transfusion and conventional treatment with favourable outcome.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Paresis
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Spider Bites
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Scorpions
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Humans
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Male
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Cerebral Infarction
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Adult
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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
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Animals
Language:
English
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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