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Brown recluse spider bite to the upper lip.

Ryan K Dare, Kelly B Conner, Poliana C Tan

The Journal of the Arkansas Medical Society

|April 7, 2012

Summary

A brown recluse spider bite caused severe angioedema and cellulitis in a young female, requiring intensive care. Prompt treatment with glucocorticoids, antihistamines, antibiotics, and dapsone led to complete symptom resolution without necrosis.

Area of Science:

Toxicology
Dermatology
Emergency Medicine

Background:

Brown recluse spider (Loxosceles reclusa) bites are common in the south-central US.
Most bites result in mild, self-limiting reactions.
Severe reactions, including tissue necrosis and systemic envenomation, are rare but possible.

Observation:

A 20-year-old female presented with an atypical brown recluse spider bite.
She developed significant angioedema and cellulitis, necessitating intensive care unit admission.
The bite site was photographically documented for 24 hours post-envenomation.

Findings:

The patient received a combination of glucocorticoids, antihistamines, antibiotics, and dapsone.
Treatment led to complete resolution of angioedema and cellulitis.

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No tissue necrosis or scarring occurred following the bite and subsequent treatment.

Implications:

This case highlights the potential for severe, atypical reactions to brown recluse spider bites.
Aggressive management with a multi-drug approach can effectively treat severe envenomations.
Early intervention may prevent long-term complications like tissue necrosis and scarring.