Scorpion envenomation causing hemiparesis.
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em Inglês
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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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Paresia
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Picada de Aranha
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Escorpiões
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Infarto Cerebral
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Adulto
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Coagulação Intravascular Disseminada
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Animais
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Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2002
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