Citation

Sasidaran MN, Samuel SP, ChinnaRaju S, Antonysamy M, Bulfone TC, Lewin MR. Clin. Case Rep. 2018; 6(2): 262-266.

Affiliation

Center for Exploration and Travel HealthCalifornia Academy of SciencesSan FranciscoCaliforniaUSA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/ccr3.1105

PMID

29445459

PMCID

PMC5799621

Abstract

Parotid swelling, an unusual and poorly understood sign, is associated with poor prognosis in the setting of Russell's viper envenomation. The large, aggressive Russell's viper is one of the most deadly snakes causing severe hematological and neurological manifestations. Research into this sign should be initiated and understanding could lead to improved outcomes.

Language: en

Keywords

Antivenom; Russell's viper; coagulopathy; dialysis