Gross and Histopathological Dermal Changes at Sites of Snakebite – Report from Autopsy Series
Soma Ghosh,
Soumya Kanti Mondal,
Partha Sarathi Hembram
Abstract:Background: Snake bite remains a significant cause of accidental death, its occurrence usually underestimated because of under reporting.Objective: To report on gross and microscopic changes at sites of snakebite in autopsy.Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted on thirty cadavers of snake bite for study duration of one year based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Skin was collected from sites of bite. Gross examination was carried out on formalin fixed specimens. Microscopic examinatio… Show more
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