Longitudinal Extensive Transverse Myelitis as a Neurological Sequelae post-Sea Urchin Stings: A Case Report
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
;
: 187-190, 2021.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-978194
ABSTRACT
@#Puncture injury from sea-urchin stings may lead to a local and systemic inflammatory reaction. We are reporting a case of longitudinal extensive transverse myelitis (LETM), which occurred ten days post-sea-urchin stings, where the patient presented with bilateral lower limb weakness. MRI showed multilevel segment spinal cord T2-weighted hyperintensity. Prompt intravenous methylprednisolone was administered, and the patient had a full recovery. To date, there is no case report of LETM associated with sea-urchin stings. Possible mechanism due to delayed immunological hypersensitivity to sea-urchin venom. This case demonstrates the potential serious neurological sequelae that may be associated with post-sea-urchin sting and the importance of prompt recognition and management in aiding recovery.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
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English
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Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
Year:
2021
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