Life threatening scorpion sting on adult complicated by: acute toxic myocarditis, cardiogenic shock, pulmonary edema, acute kidney injury and toxic hepatitis: a case report

This case report highlights the clinical novelty of multiorgan failure following scorpion sting in adults. The unique presentation of acute toxic myocarditis, cardiogenic shock, pulmonary edema, acute kidney injury and toxic hepatitis in a 31-year-old female underscores the possibility of scorpion sting causing such life threatening envenomation after delayed presentation. This case contributes to the understanding of atypical presentations of scorpion sting in adults.