Myocarditis and hemiplegia from scorpion bite--a case report

Indian J Med Sci. 1997 Apr;51(4):115-7.

Abstract

A 16 year old boy presenting with features of myocarditis and pulmonary oedema following scorpion sting developed hemiplegia with patchy vasculitic lesions on CT scan. The possible pathogenic mechanism is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Animals
  • Cerebral Arteries / pathology
  • Hemiplegia / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Insect Bites and Stings / complications*
  • Male
  • Myocarditis / diagnosis
  • Myocarditis / etiology*
  • Pulmonary Edema / etiology
  • Scorpions*
  • Vasculitis / pathology