Compromiso inflamatorio de las glándulas ecrinas de la piel en el síndrome de disfunción orgánica múltiple

The tissular injury triggers two types of inflammatory response: one is local and its purpose is the restablishment of the tissue well-being, the other one in which there is a widening or generalization of the inflammation, affect many organs. We present the case of a young man, mestecohybrid, farme...

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Main Authors: María Victoria Suárez, Elkin Peñaranda, Milton González, Octavio Martínez, Michel Faizal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Nacional de Colombia 2002-10-01
Series:Revista de la Facultad de Medicina
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Online Access:https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/revfacmed/article/view/19946
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Summary:The tissular injury triggers two types of inflammatory response: one is local and its purpose is the restablishment of the tissue well-being, the other one in which there is a widening or generalization of the inflammation, affect many organs. We present the case of a young man, mestecohybrid, farmer from the rural area of Mitú (Vaupés), who underwent a wasp sting in the right lego He received treatment with some drugs like analgesics, antihemetics and antibiotics, developing later fever, dyspnea, rash, cutaneous target lesions and multiorganic disfunction. The histopathology was in agreement with toxiderma brought on by medication. The patient received hemodynamic and ventilatory support, reaching full recovery.
ISSN:0120-0011
2357-3848