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Lichtenberg Figures

Year 2012, Volume: 14 Issue: 3, 83 - 85, 01.12.2012

Ayhan Akoz Mustafa Uzkeser Umit Kamacı Atif Bayramoglu

Abstract

Strike of lightning should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any subject who is foundunconscious outdoors. The central nervous system can be affected by lightning strikesimmediately or at a later stage. Mainly six types of cutaneous findings occur as a result of beingstruck by lightning. They include linear burns, punctate burns, Lichtenberg figures, contactburns from overlying metal objects, superficial erythema and their combinations. Lichtenbergfigure is pathognomonic for lightning strikes. The cutaneous lesion looks like a fern.Pathognomonic skin findings should not be overlooked

Keywords

burn environmental medicine strike of lightning

References

  • M Emet, M Uzkeser, T Ocak, A Sarıtaş. Lichtenberg figürleri.Turk J. Emerg. Med. 2008;8:90-2
  • JE Tintinalli, GD Kelen, JS Stapczynski. Emergency medicine, a comprehensive study guide. 6th ed. 2004; 1238.
  • Di Maio DJ, Di Maio VJM. Forensic pathology. Amsterdam: Elsevier; 1989. p.366-76.
  • M. Cherington et al. / Injury, Int. J. Care Injured 34 (2003) 367–371
  • Cherington M, Olson S, Yarnell PR. Lightning and Lichtenberg figures. Injury 2003;34:367-7.
  • Resnik BI, Wetli CV. Lichtenberg figures. Am J Forensic Med Pathol 1996;17:99-102.
  • Hocking B, Andrews C. Fractals and lightning injury. Med J Aust 1989;150:409-10.
  • O’Keefe Gatewood M, Zane RD. Lightning injuries. Emerg Med Clin North Am 2004;22:369-403.
  • Okafor UV. Lightning injuries and acute renal failure: a review. Ren Fail 2005;27:129-34
  • M Emet, S Aslan, ZG Cakir, O Onbas, G Sengul, A Saritas. Subcortical haemorrhages in a lightning victim. Hong Kong j.emerg.med. 2009;16:172-175.

Lichtenberg Figürleri

Year 2012, Volume: 14 Issue: 3, 83 - 85, 01.12.2012

Ayhan Akoz Mustafa Uzkeser Umit Kamacı Atif Bayramoglu

Abstract

Yıldırım çarpması açık havada baygın olarak bulunan hastaların ayırıcı tanısında akıldatutulmalıdır. Santral sinir sistemi yıldırım çarpmasına bağlı hemen etkilenebileceği gibi, geçetkileri de ortaya çıkabilir. Yıldırım çarpmasına bağlı olarak başlıca altı tip deri bulgusu ilekarşılaşabiliriz. Bunlar lineer yanıklar, noktasal yanıklar, lichtenberg figürleri, metallere bağlıtermal yanıklar, süperfisiyal eritem ve bunların kombinasyonlarıdır. Lichtenberg figürleriyıldırım çarpması için tanı koydurucu bulgudur. Ciltte oluşan lezyon eğrelti otuna benzer.Patognomonik deri bulguları atlanmamalıdır

Keywords

yanık çevresel tıp yıldırım çarpması

References

  • M Emet, M Uzkeser, T Ocak, A Sarıtaş. Lichtenberg figürleri.Turk J. Emerg. Med. 2008;8:90-2
  • JE Tintinalli, GD Kelen, JS Stapczynski. Emergency medicine, a comprehensive study guide. 6th ed. 2004; 1238.
  • Di Maio DJ, Di Maio VJM. Forensic pathology. Amsterdam: Elsevier; 1989. p.366-76.
  • M. Cherington et al. / Injury, Int. J. Care Injured 34 (2003) 367–371
  • Cherington M, Olson S, Yarnell PR. Lightning and Lichtenberg figures. Injury 2003;34:367-7.
  • Resnik BI, Wetli CV. Lichtenberg figures. Am J Forensic Med Pathol 1996;17:99-102.
  • Hocking B, Andrews C. Fractals and lightning injury. Med J Aust 1989;150:409-10.
  • O’Keefe Gatewood M, Zane RD. Lightning injuries. Emerg Med Clin North Am 2004;22:369-403.
  • Okafor UV. Lightning injuries and acute renal failure: a review. Ren Fail 2005;27:129-34
  • M Emet, S Aslan, ZG Cakir, O Onbas, G Sengul, A Saritas. Subcortical haemorrhages in a lightning victim. Hong Kong j.emerg.med. 2009;16:172-175.
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Primary Language Turkish
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Ayhan Akoz This is me

Mustafa Uzkeser This is me

Umit Kamacı This is me

Atif Bayramoglu This is me

Publication Date December 1, 2012
Published in Issue Year 2012 Volume: 14 Issue: 3

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APA Akoz, A., Uzkeser, M., Kamacı, U., Bayramoglu, A. (2012). Lichtenberg Figürleri. Duzce Medical Journal, 14(3), 83-85.
AMA Akoz A, Uzkeser M, Kamacı U, Bayramoglu A. Lichtenberg Figürleri. Duzce Med J. December 2012;14(3):83-85.
Chicago Akoz, Ayhan, Mustafa Uzkeser, Umit Kamacı, and Atif Bayramoglu. “Lichtenberg Figürleri”. Duzce Medical Journal 14, no. 3 (December 2012): 83-85.
EndNote Akoz A, Uzkeser M, Kamacı U, Bayramoglu A (December 1, 2012) Lichtenberg Figürleri. Duzce Medical Journal 14 3 83–85.
IEEE A. Akoz, M. Uzkeser, U. Kamacı, and A. Bayramoglu, “Lichtenberg Figürleri”, Duzce Med J, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 83–85, 2012.
ISNAD Akoz, Ayhan et al. “Lichtenberg Figürleri”. Duzce Medical Journal 14/3 (December 2012), 83-85.
JAMA Akoz A, Uzkeser M, Kamacı U, Bayramoglu A. Lichtenberg Figürleri. Duzce Med J. 2012;14:83–85.
MLA Akoz, Ayhan et al. “Lichtenberg Figürleri”. Duzce Medical Journal, vol. 14, no. 3, 2012, pp. 83-85.
Vancouver Akoz A, Uzkeser M, Kamacı U, Bayramoglu A. Lichtenberg Figürleri. Duzce Med J. 2012;14(3):83-5.
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