Open AccessParotid swelling after Russell's viper envenomation: an unusual and poor prognostic sign
Author(s) -
Sasidaran Maanoj N.,
Samuel Stephen P.,
ChinnaRaju Soundararaj,
Antonysamy Michael,
Bulfone Tommaso C.,
Lewin Matthew R.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1105
Subject(s) - viper , medicine , envenomation , sign (mathematics) , dermatology , venom , mathematical analysis , ecology , mathematics , biology
Key Clinical Message 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.