A Rare Case Series of Ischemic Stroke Following Russell’s Viper Snake Bite in India
Abstract: Snakebite is an
important medical problem in India. Among their various manifestations,
cerebral complications are uncommonly found in literature. Moreover, Ischemic
stroke following snake bite is quite rare. Here we report a case series of two
such cases that developed neurological manifestations following Russell’s viper
bite. On computerized tomography (CT) scan of brain; cerebral infarcts were
revealed. Their likely mechanisms are discussed in present study which include
disseminated intravascular coagulation, toxin induced vasculitis and
endothelial damage.
Keywords: ischemic stroke;
cerebral infarct; Russel's viper; snake bite
Author: Venkata Krishna
Pothukuchi, Alok Kumar, Chennamsetty Teja, Archana Verma
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg170402
