Ophthalmia Nodosa Caused by Tarantula Hairs

Animal-inflicted ocular and adnexal injuries in children: A systematic review

“…Tarantulas were implicated in 14 of these cases. 14,31,34,67,71,88,100,102,117,119,126,128,135,160 The other 5 cases involved spiders belonging to the Loxosceles genus, specifically the brown recluse spider. 2,18,76,82,146 There were distinct differences in patient age, gender, and geographical distribution between the Loxosceles and tarantula groups.…”

Granuloma conjuntival causado por fibras sintéticas

“…No entanto, há relato de um caso no qual houve trauma contuso doze anos antes do início da lesão 3 . É descrito na maioria das vezes como tumoração amarelada, unilateral, em fundo de saco inferior, com a presença de pêlos na sua superfície, tendo como diagnóstico diferencial mais freqüente granuloma piogênico, conjuntivite nodosa 5,6 ou tumor dermóide de conjuntiva, como no caso hora relatado. Yang e James 3 descreveram caso em menina de 13 anos que apresentava lesão pigmentada em fundo de saco conjuntival inferior na qual não foram observados pêlos na superfície.…”

Tropical dermatology: Venomous arthropods and human skin

“…The lesions are highly pruriginous, but can be treated with topical corticosteroids and oral antihistamines (Figs 9 and 10). 23 Scorpions Key points d Most scorpion stings cause cardiac arrhythmias and acute pulmonary edema without significant skin changes; the venom of Tityus serrulatus, containing tityustoxin, is the most potent d The sting of Hemiscorpius lepturus, found in Iraq and Afghanistan, can result in extensive skin necrosis and neurotoxic symptoms caused by hemicalcin d All severe stings should be treated with antiscorpion serum; anesthetics without vasoconstrictors can be used for local pain…”