Sánchez-Olivo Natalia, Correa-Cedeño Karla-Gabriela Martínez-Jiménez Mario-Aurelio

Language: Spanish
References: 14
Page: 306-309
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ABSTRACT

The bite of a Loxosceles (violin spider) can cause a range of clinical manifestations, from mild to severe, with cutaneous and systemic forms being recognized. In cutaneous loxoscelism, the lesion is usually benign and self-limiting; however, it can progress to severe ulcerative necrosis. We present the case of a 10-year-old boy who developed a necrotic lesion on his right cheek secondary to a Loxosceles spider bite. He was referred for treatment, which included escharectomy, collagen dressings, and autologous grafting, resulting in improvement of the condition within the first 30 days after the intervention. The use of collagen dressings as an adjuvant treatment for wounds promotes an appropriate environment for tissue regeneration. When combined with autologous grafting, they may accelerate healing and lead to favorable clinical outcomes.

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