Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology (대한임상독성학회지)

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A Case Report of Envenomation and Injury by a Poisonous Spine of A Marble Motoro (Potamotrygon Motoro)

아마존 모토로 담수가오리(Potamotrygon motoro)의 척추 돌기 독 가시에 의한 손상 1례

  • Choa, Min Hong (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University) ;
  • Jun, Seung Ho (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University) ;
  • Kim, Duk Hwan (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University) ;
  • Park, Jong Su (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University) ;
  • Kim, Su Jin (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University) ;
  • Hong, Yun Sik (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University) ;
  • Lee, Sung Woo (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University)
  • 좌민홍 (고려대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실) ;
  • 전승호 (고려대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실) ;
  • 김덕환 (고려대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실) ;
  • 박종수 (고려대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실) ;
  • 김수진 (고려대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실) ;
  • 홍윤식 (고려대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실) ;
  • 이성우 (고려대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실)
  • Received : 2013.05.07
  • Accepted : 2013.05.29
  • Published : 2013.06.13
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Abstract

Potamotrygon motoro, also known as the Marble motoro, is a potamodromous freshwater ray native to the basins of the Amazon River. Marble motoros were introduced to South Korea in the 2000s, and, because they are easy to raise, were sold as aquarium fish. The aim of this report is to illustrate a new case involving envenomation by a Marble motoro. A 35-year-old commercial aquarium assistant came to the hospital after being pricked by a Marble motoro. The clinical picture in this case showed acute local pain with minimal systemic manifestations. This patient recovered after receiving symptomatic treatment and wound care. This case of envenomation accentuates the potential for injury among people coming in contact with a venomous Marble motoro.

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