Edematous cutaneous loxoscelism associated with airway obstruction: a case report.

Downloads

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26326/2281-9649.31.3.2263

How to Cite

Alfaro-Sepúlveda D., González Fuentes C.G. 2021. Edematous cutaneous loxoscelism associated with airway obstruction: a case report. Eur. J. Pediat. Dermatol. 31 (3):151-4. 10.26326/2281-9649.31.3.2263.

Authors

Alfaro-Sepúlveda D. González Fuentes C.G.
pp. 151-4

Abstract

Loxoscelism is produced by the bite of Loxosceles spiders. There is in the literature a rare variant of cutaneous loxoscelism, mainly edematous, which is called edematous cutaneous loxoscelism (ECL). Here is reported the case of a 12-year-old girl, who presented ECLwith upper airway obstruction.

Keywords

skin, edema, spider bites

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 3 (2021)