Acute Cerebral Infarct on Evolution in Middle Cerebral Artery Following Viper Snake Bite

Dungdung Ajit, Singh Gaurav Kumar

Abstract: Acute cerebral infarct on evolution is rare presentation of Viper snake bite. The clinical presentation depends on severity of envenomation and species of snake bite. We report a case 30 years female developed acute renal failure, disseminated intravascular coagulation followed by hemiplegia. CT scan revealed in middle cerebral artery infarction on fourth day of snake bite. Cerebral infarct could be the differential diagnosis after viper snake bite.

Keywords: Cerebral Infarct, Viper snake bite, Hemiplegia