A probable case of necrotizing arachnidism.
There have been isolated reports in the last 10 years of patients, who had previously been in excellent health, who present with swelling and pain in a peripheral part which is followed by extensive skin loss. It has been presumed that these presentations relate to a creature that has bitten the patient but as yet no creature has been caught in the act of biting; indeed, many patients do not even feel a bite. In view of the rarity of this problem, invariably other diagnoses are considered. This paper describes such a case.
Ballarat Base Hospital.
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D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D001098:Spider Bites / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D013112:Spiders