Neuroradiologic findings in brown snake envenomation: computed tomography demonstration.
A case of fatal brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis) envenomation is presented. The CT examinations show rapid development and progression of atypical bilateral intracerebral haematomas (ICH) which produce a fatal outcome despite correction of the underlying coagulopathy. The striking CT appearance suggests coagulopathy and is predictive of increased mortality.
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Department of Radiology, Townsville General Hospital, Queensland, Australia.
D000818:Animals; D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology*; D017815:Elapidae; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000150:complications*; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed