A Case with Ophthalmoplegia Following Snake Bite.
- Author:
Jin Hong MIN
1
;
Hyun Soo DO
;
Seung Woo HONG
;
Sang Kyoon HAN
;
In Soo KIM
;
Seung RYU
;
Seung Whan KIM
;
In Sool YOO
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea. rs0505@cnuh.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ophthalmoplegia;
Cholinesterase inhibitors;
Snake bite
- MeSH:
Cholinesterase Inhibitors;
Diplopia;
Humans;
Ophthalmoplegia*;
Pyridostigmine Bromide;
Snake Bites*;
Snakes*
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2006;17(5):509-511
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Ophthalmoplegia following snake bite is a rare but not serious neurotoxic complication. However, symptoms like diplopia, blurred vision, and ocular discomfort can be emotionally devastating for a patient. We experienced one case f ophthalmoplegia following a snake bite. The patient complained of diplopia and ptosis that had developed several hours after the snake bite. The symptoms were completely resolved after pyridostigmine medication with antivenin treatment.
