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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Cardiology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Snakebite envenomation presents a significant global health challenge.
  • Saw-scaled vipers (Echis carinatus) are known for potent hemotoxic venom.
  • Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a recognized complication of viper envenomation.

Observation:

  • A 12-year-old female patient presented with a snakebite.
  • Five days post-admission, the patient developed hemothorax, a rare pleural bleeding complication.
  • One liter of blood was aspirated from the pleural cavity.

Findings:

  • The snakebite was presumed to be from a saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus).
  • Envenomation led to disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and direct endothelial injury.
  • These factors contributed to significant bleeding into the pleural space.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for rare, severe complications like hemothorax following saw-scaled viper bites.
  • Understanding the mechanisms of venom-induced coagulopathy and endothelial damage is crucial for patient management.
  • Early recognition and intervention for hemothorax in snakebite victims are essential for improved outcomes.