Edematous cutaneous loxoscelism associated with airway obstruction: a case report.

Authors

  • D. Alfaro-Sepúlveda
  • C.G. González Fuentes

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26326/2281-9649.31.3.2263

Keywords:

skin, edema, spider bites

Abstract

Loxoscelism is produced by the bite of Loxosceles spiders. There is in the literature a rare variant of cutaneous loxoscelism, mainly edematous, which is called edematous cutaneous loxoscelism (ECL). Here is reported the case of a 12-year-old girl, who presented ECLwith upper airway obstruction.

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Published

2021-08-23

How to Cite

Alfaro-Sepúlveda, D., & González Fuentes, C. (2021). Edematous cutaneous loxoscelism associated with airway obstruction: a case report. European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology, 31(3), 151–4. https://doi.org/10.26326/2281-9649.31.3.2263

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 3 (2021)

Section

Original articles