Symmetrical peripheral gangrene and neurological manifestations in Plasmodium falciparum malaria.

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Address: Department of Medicine, Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dibrugarh 786 002, Assam, India.
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A case of falciparum malaria complicated with Symmetrical peripheral gangrene has been discussed. This association is not very common as reported in the literature. The special feature of this case is that the patient had bilateral hypoglossal nerve palsy and the signs of pyramidal tract involvement which improved after conservative management.

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