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Robert N E French1, Jordan Ash, Daniel E Brooks

  • 1Department of Medical Toxicology, Banner Good Samaritan Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona 85006, USA. robert.french@bannerhealth.com

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A Gila monster bite introduced subcutaneous air into a man's arm, causing swelling and infection. This case highlights a rare complication of Gila monster envenomation.

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Area of Science:

  • Herpetology
  • Toxicology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) bites are infrequent but can cause significant local and systemic effects.
  • Subcutaneous emphysema is an unusual finding following animal bites, particularly from reptiles.

Observation:

  • A 29-year-old male presented after a wild Gila monster bite to the forearm.
  • Radiographs revealed subcutaneous air extending from the bite site.
  • Erythema and edema progressed proximally to the axilla, accompanied by marked leukocytosis.

Findings:

  • Surgical evaluation found no purulence, suggesting the subcutaneous air was not due to a bacterial infection.
  • The "pulsing," chewing-like action of the Gila monster during the bite is hypothesized to be the mechanism for air introduction.

Implications:

  • This case suggests a novel mechanism of subcutaneous emphysema secondary to Gila monster envenomation.
  • Clinicians should consider non-infectious causes of subcutaneous air in patients with Gila monster bites.
  • Further research into the biomechanics of Gila monster bites may elucidate this phenomenon.