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[Latrodectism in a child]

P Casha1, J M Griscelli, Y Fanton

  • 1Service de pédiatrie et néonatologie, centre hospitalier général, Ajaccio, France.

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|October 6, 1998
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A black widow spider bite caused latrodectism in a boy, presenting with severe abdominal pain and neuropsychiatric symptoms. Prompt clinical diagnosis is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and ensure correct treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The Mediterranean black widow spider (Latrodectus mactans tredecimguttatus) is endemic to the Mediterranean region.
  • Latrodectism, a syndrome caused by its bite, is rarely encountered.

Observation:

  • A 13-year-old boy in Corsica experienced sudden severe abdominal pain, muscular spasms, vomiting, and hallucinations after a suspected black widow spider bite.
  • Clinical signs included hypertension, dyspnea, facial edema, blepharoconjunctivitis, hyperreflexia, erythema, and pruritus, developing rapidly.
  • Neurological and abdominal symptoms resolved within 5 days, with diazepam providing symptomatic relief.

Findings:

  • The patient's presentation was consistent with latrodectism, characterized by a constellation of gastrointestinal, neurological, and dermatological symptoms.

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  • Standard treatments like calcium gluconate and antihistamines were ineffective, highlighting the need for specific management approaches.
  • The case underscores the importance of clinical and epidemiological data for accurate latrodectism diagnosis.

    • Implications:

    • Accurate diagnosis of latrodectism is essential to prevent misdiagnosis of conditions like acute surgical abdomen or meningitis.
    • Timely and correct diagnosis can guide appropriate symptomatic treatment, potentially avoiding ineffective therapies.
    • This case contributes to understanding the clinical spectrum and management challenges of Latrodectus envenomation in the Mediterranean.