Snake bite-induced leucoencephalopathy

BMJ Case Rep. 2013 Jan 18:2013:bcr2012007515. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2012-007515.

Abstract

Snake bite is an important cause of mortality and morbidity in India with an estimated 35 000-50 000 fatal bites occurring annually. Neurological deficits following vasculotoxic snake bite are either due to intracranial haemorrhage or subarachnoid bleed as a result of consumption coagulopathy. However, ischaemic strokes and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis have been reported occasionally. We hereby report a case of snake bite leading to leucoencephalopathy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leukoencephalopathies / diagnosis
  • Leukoencephalopathies / etiology*
  • Leukoencephalopathies / therapy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Snake Bites / complications*
  • Snake Bites / therapy
  • Snake Venoms / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Snake Venoms