Korean J Med.
2011 Apr;80(4):443-448.
A Case of Gastrointestinal Bleeding after a Snake Bite
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung, Korea. gi@gnah.co.kr
- 2Department of Pathology, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung, Korea.
Abstract
- The clinical presentation of snake bites varies greatly. Symptoms range from only bite marks to muscle spasms, paralysis, altered mental status, and muscle weakness. In severe cases, symptoms may include life threatening coagulopathy or gastrointestinal bleeding owing to increased vascular permeability. In this report, the patient presented with massive gastrointestinal bleeding after a snake bite and recovered with conservative treatment.
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