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Acute transverse myelitis is a well known neurological complication occurring in systemic lupus erythematosus. Many prior studies have shown a link between transverse myelitis and the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies. Earlier theories have linked thrombotic tendency to be the culprit in such manifestations but currently there is evidence to support other causative mechanisms. A case of a young female diagnosed as systemic lupus erythematosus has been reported who presented with acute transverse myelitis and was found to be seronegative for antiphospholipid antibody. It is important to pay heed to and accordingly treat complications like acute transverse myelitis that occur regardless of antiphospholipid antibody positivity in a systemic lupus erythematosus setting.
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Lúpus Eritematoso Sistêmico/complicações , Mielite Transversa/diagnóstico , Mielite Transversa/etiologia , Adulto , Anticorpos Antifosfolipídeos/sangue , Feminino , Humanos , Lúpus Eritematoso Sistêmico/sangue , Mielite Transversa/sangueRESUMO
Paraphenylenediamine is an important constituent of hair dye toxicity of which one could herald fatal complications such as rhabdomyolysis, renal failure, angioneurotic edema, and respiratory failure. We present a case of hair dye poisoning that presented with respiratory distress due to laryngeal edema and later developed trismus, subclinical tetany, apnea, and conduction abnormality on electrocardiogram. This case report highlights the need for a thorough toxicological review of the components of any ingested substance.
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Endosulfan toxicity could precipitate gargantuan jeopardy and may result in irreversible and fatal damage. The spectrum of involvement may range from mild nausea, vomiting, and anxiety to intractable seizures and multiorgan damage resulting in death. We report a case of endosulfan poisoning complicated by multi-organ dysfunction, cardiac arrest, and death.
