Amri K. auteur aut IRD Chippaux Jean-Philippe auteur aut IRD text journalArticle eng text/pdf born digital access Background Heloderma bites are rare and generally mild, but a few cases can be life threatening. Case report We report a case of Heloderma suspectum envenomation in a healthy 39-year-old herpetologist. The patient rapidly developed tongue and lip swelling associated with stridor. On arrival at ICU, he was hypotensive, and in shock with atrial fibrillation requiring electrical cardioversion. Blood tests showed hypokalemia (2 mmol center dot L-1), associated with moderate low blood electrolytes which were corrected rapidly. In addition, he presented hematological abnormalities (INR = 1.34 and fibrinogen levels at 80 mg center dot dL(-1)) without active bleeding. All clinical and biological signs normalized without specific intervention and was discharged 4 days post-bite. The patient discharged 3 days after hospital presentation and fully recovered in 2 months. Discussion/conclusion The case presented here showed the three severe complications described after Heloderma bite: a) angioedema, b) fluid loss associated with hypokalemia and metabolic acidosis, and c) cardiac disorders simulating ischemia. specialized Venomous lizard envenomation Heloderma suspectum management angioedema 080 050 59 4 343-346 2021 1556-3650 https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010079437 10.1080/15563650.2020.1804574 1556-3650 [F B010079437] https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010079437 https://www.documentation.ird.fr/intranet/publi/2020/08/010079437.pdf Accès réservé (Intranet de l'IRD) IRD - Base Horizon / Pleins textes 2020-09-17 2022-11-22 fdi:010079437 fre