Citation

Lim YL, Kumarasinghe SP. Singapore Med. J. 2007; 48(1): e25-e28.

Affiliation

National Skin Centre, 1 Mandalay Road, Singapore 308205. yllim@nsc.gov.sg.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Singapore Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17245501

Abstract

Cutaneous injuries by marine animals have a myriad of clinical presentations. Most require only symptomatic treatment, but some may be limb-threatening or even fatal. This is a report of three cases of marine animal injuries by a stingray, a sea anemone and a jellyfish, respectively, illustrating the potential severity of such injuries. The importance of early diagnosis is emphasised, with a discussion on the management of injuries from these three types of marine animals.

Language: en