Title of article :
Acute brachial plexopathy: An unusual complication from Bee Sting
Author/Authors :
Kee, Hoo Fan Universiti Putra Malaysia - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - Department of Medicine, Malaysia , Hasan, Shariful Universiti Putra Malaysia - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - Department of Medicine, Malaysia , Wan Aliaa, WS Universiti Putra Malaysia - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - Department of Medicine, Malaysia , Basri, Hamidon B. Universiti Putra Malaysia - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - Department of Medicine, Malaysia
Abstract :
Brachial plexopathy is usually related to trauma like direct injury to the nerve and stretching injuries. Neurological complications following bee sting are uncommon. Here, we describe a rare case of acute brachial plexopathy as a neurological complication following bee sting. A 23-year-old male initially presented with angioedema and anaphylactic shock one hour after a bee stung at his neck. Twenty four hours after the incidence, he presented with sudden onset of left upper limb weakness. Nerve conduction study and electromyography had shown evidence of left brachial plexopathy.
Keywords :
Anaphylactic shock , Bee sting , Brachial plexopathy , Neurological complication
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences