The Medical journal of Australia
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The clinical, neuroradiological, and pathological features of cysticercosis of the fourth ventricle, which occurred in a Cambodian immigrant, are reported. Comparisons between this case and Bruns' original description of cysticercosis of the fourth ventricle are made.
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Case Reports
Survival after severe envenomation by the blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena maculosa).
I report two cases of life-endangering respiratory failure after envenomation by a blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena maculosa). Early and efficient support of respiratory function is vital in such cases. Cardiac asystole occurred in one patient. Both patients recovered completely after the vigorous application of routine resuscitation techniques.