Lateral medullary syndrome after a scorpion sting.
case_report · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 29026772.
- Also identified by DOI 10.4103/2249-4863.214988 and PMC identifier 5629884.
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Abstract
Scorpion bites are a common problem in Southern parts of India. The sting of <i>Mesobuthus tamulus</i> belonging to the <i>Buthidae</i> family is known for being fatal. The toxidrome of scorpion sting is known for its effect on the cardiovascular system, and there have been rare reports of cerebrovascular accidents as well. We describe a case of lateral medullary syndrome secondary to scorpion sting. As per the knowledge of the authors, this is the first case report of the same.