| Literature DB >> 35317478 |
Mouhssine Assamadi1, Yassine Ait M Barek1, Yassine Elallouchi1, Lamia Benantar1, Khalid Aniba1.
Abstract
Snake bite is the most severe type of envenomation. Annual incidence exceeds six million, with high mortality rates. Viper bites are often responsible for coagulopathy, which causes bleeding disorders. However, ischemic complications are rare. We here report the case of a 6-year-old girl victim of a viper [genus Cerastes] bite in the left ankle. She was admitted with disorders of consciousness and disseminated intravascular coagulation 4 days after the bite. Clinical examination showed left hemiparesis and left lower limb viperin syndrome. Brain CT scan objectified right temporoparietal ischemia. The patient outcome was marked by neurological worsening, requiring mechanical ventilation. Stroke, in particular ischemic stroke secondary to severe snake envenomation, is exceptional. The physiopathological mechanism has not been clearly elucidated but it appears to be multifactorial. Then new studies are needed. Copyright: Mouhssine Assamadi et al.Entities:
Keywords: Snake bite; case report; cerastes; ischemic stroke
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Year: 2022 PMID: 35317478 PMCID: PMC8917463 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2022.41.50.22225
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pan Afr Med J
Figure 1œdème et ecchymose extensive au niveau du membre inférieur gauche, étendu jusqu'à la racine de la cuisse chez notre patiente
Figure 2foyer d´ischémie systématisé temporo-pariétal droit avec une hémorragie méningée et un effet de masse sur le ventricule latéral homolatéral