Scorpion envenomation causing hemiparesis

J Assoc Physicians India. 2002 Apr:50:606-7.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Cerebral Infarction / etiology
  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Paresis / etiology*
  • Scorpion Stings / complications*
  • Scorpion Stings / diagnosis
  • Scorpion Stings / therapy
  • Scorpions