Diabetic Foot Due to Anaphylactic Shock: A Case Report

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1 Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey

2 Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey

3 Department of Anesthesia, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey

4 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey

5 Department of Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey

10.5812/atr.17610

Abstract

Introduction
Diabetic foot is a clinical disorder, which is commonly seen in patients with diabetes mellitus. It is also the major cause of below knee amputation in the world. There are many underlying causes such as neuropathic, ischemic, and infectious causes for diabetic foot. Local or systemic complications may develop after snake bite.


Case Presentation
We reported a very rare case, involving a 78-year-old male admitted to the Emergency Department, who developed anaphylactic shock and diabetic foot after the snake bite.


Conclusions
Reviewing the literature, this is the second reported case of snake bite associated with diabetic foot.

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