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Jellyfish-venom-induced deep venous thrombosis. A case report
K al-Ebrahim1, M Z Tahir, M Rustom
1Al Hada Military Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Angiology
|May 1, 1995
Summary
A jellyfish sting caused deep vein thrombosis in a healthy man, a rare complication. This case report details successful treatment strategies for this unusual presentation.
Area of Science:
- Marine toxicology
- Vascular medicine
- Dermatology
Background:
- Jellyfish stings are common marine envenomations.
- Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a serious vascular condition.
- The link between jellyfish stings and DVT is not well-established in medical literature.
Observation:
- A 35-year-old healthy male presented with symptoms of deep venous thrombosis.
- The patient had a recent history of a jellyfish sting.
- No prior literature documented DVT as a complication of jellyfish stings.
Findings:
- The jellyfish sting was identified as the likely cause of the deep venous thrombosis in the leg and thigh.
- The patient's DVT resolved successfully with described treatment measures.
- This case represents a novel association between marine envenomation and vascular complications.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for severe systemic complications from jellyfish stings beyond local reactions.
- Suggests the need for increased awareness among clinicians regarding DVT risk following marine encounters.
- Emphasizes the importance of case reports in expanding the understanding of rare medical phenomena and treatment approaches.