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Bilateral Renal Cortical Necrosis following Snake Envenomation: A Comprehensive Case Report and Analysis of the Underlying Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Treatment Approaches
| Title: | Bilateral Renal Cortical Necrosis following Snake Envenomation: A Comprehensive Case Report and Analysis of the Underlying Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Treatment Approaches |
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| Authors: | Vijay Kumar SS, Shabbir Shekhli, Anila Jose |
| Source: | Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine. 9:215-218 |
| Publisher Information: | Red Flower Publication Private, Ltd., 2023. |
| Publication Year: | 2023 |
| Subject Terms: | 0502 economics and business, 05 social sciences, 0503 education, 3. Good health |
| Description: | Acute bilateral renal cortical necrosis (RCN) is a rare but potentially lethal form of renal injury that poses a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for clinicians. The causes of renal cortical necrosis are multi-factorial. Renal cortical necrosis shows a higher incidence in men than women in non-obstetric cases, and its clinical presentation is heterogeneous, ranging from asymptomatic to severe renal failure. In this case report, we describe the clinical course of a patient who presented with acute renal failure following a venomous snake bite and was subsequently diagnosed with renal cortical necrosis. Despite aggressive management, the patient ultimately succumbed to death on the 24th day of admission. The present case highlights the importance of early diagnosis, prompt initiation of appropriate management, and effective prevention of complications in patients with renal cortical necrosis to improve patient outcomes and reduce morbidity and mortality. A timely and accurate diagnosis of renal cortical necrosis is critical for initiating appropriate interventions, and management should aim to address the underlying cause and prevent potential complications. |
| Document Type: | Article |
| ISSN: | 2455-8370 2395-311X |
| DOI: | 10.21088/ijem.2395.311x.9423.9 |
| Accession Number: | edsair.doi...........7a9f23d656986904c69f06770b3bb11b |
| Database: | OpenAIRE |
| ISSN: | 24558370 2395311X |
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| DOI: | 10.21088/ijem.2395.311x.9423.9 |