ADAMTS-13 deficiency following Hemiscorpius lepturus scorpion sting
Joint Authors
Alemzadeh, Muhammad Javad
Hoseini, Sudabeh
Valavi, Ihsan
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 22, Issue 4 (31 Aug. 2011), pp.792-795, 4 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2011-08-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
- Case studies
- Diseases
- Scorpiones
- Blood
- Complications(Medicine)
- Bites
- Nephrotoxicity
- Hemolytic-uremic syndrome
Abstract EN
Hemiscorpius lectures is a lethal scorpion with potentially cytotoxic venom.
Various degrees of local and systemic toxicity have been observed after its envenomation ranging from local erythema to disseminated intravascular coagulation, renal failure and severe pulmonary hemorrhage.
In this case report, we report on a seven-year-old patient who developed the hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) after being stung by the scorpion H.
leprous.
This condition is characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, increased serum levels of lactate dehydrogenase and uremia.
We evaluated the causes of HUS and found that the levels of C3, C4, CH50 and H factors were normal, but the activity of Von Will brand factor cleaving protease was decreased (less than 5% of the normal activity).
The patient improved after administering therapy with plasma exchange.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Valavi, Ihsan& Alemzadeh, Muhammad Javad& Hoseini, Sudabeh. 2011. ADAMTS-13 deficiency following Hemiscorpius lepturus scorpion sting. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 22, no. 4, pp.792-795.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-268287
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Valavi, Ihsan…[et al.]. ADAMTS-13 deficiency following Hemiscorpius lepturus scorpion sting. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 22, no. 4 (Aug. 2011), pp.792-795.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Valavi, Ihsan& Alemzadeh, Muhammad Javad& Hoseini, Sudabeh. ADAMTS-13 deficiency following Hemiscorpius lepturus scorpion sting. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2011. Vol. 22, no. 4, pp.792-795.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-268287
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 794-795
Record ID
BIM-268287