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Multiple Mononeuropathy following Crotalid Envenomation: A case report.

Authors :
Camelo-Filho AE
Lima PLGSB
Cavalcante FLHB
Rodrigues PVF
Miyajima OR
Braga-Neto P
Nóbrega PR
Source :
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical [Rev Soc Bras Med Trop] 2024 Oct 28; Vol. 57, pp. e008082024. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 28 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

A 34-year-old man developed severe envenomation after being bitten by a Crotalus durissus (rattlesnake), which was treated with anticrotalic serum. Three weeks later, the patient reported paresthesia and neuropathic pain in the left hand, which had progressed to all four limbs. Electroneuromyography revealed asymmetric axonal sensorimotor multiple mononeuropathy. The patient was treated with prednisone, and six months later there was significant improvement in sensorimotor conduction. This is the first reported case of multiple mononeuropathy associated with C. durissus envenomation. Post-snake envenomation peripheral neuropathy is a rare complication requiring prompt recognition and treatment to optimize nerve function and enhance patient outcomes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1678-9849
Volume :
57
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39476077
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0273-2024