COVID-19 associated acute demyelination masquerading as stroke: a case report

COVID-19 associated acute demyelination masquerading as stroke: a case report

Abstract Background During the recent outbreak of COVID-19, various atypical extrapulmonary manifestations are being seen, including neurological ones. Reported cases mainly include encephalopathy, myelitis, and cranial nerve involvement. This case describes uncommon neuroradiological finding in the...

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Main Authors: Krati Khandelwal, Monika Puranik, Vivek Gupta, Gaurav Khandelwal, Pranav Kumar Dave, Makarand Hirve
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-01-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Subjects:
COVID-19
Symmetrical
Demyelination
Internal capsule
Stroke
MRI
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43055-021-00410-7
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Summary:Abstract Background During the recent outbreak of COVID-19, various atypical extrapulmonary manifestations are being seen, including neurological ones. Reported cases mainly include encephalopathy, myelitis, and cranial nerve involvement. This case describes uncommon neuroradiological finding in the context of COVID-19. Case presentation We report an atypical case of COVID-19 presenting with stroke-like episode, with MRI brain showing isolated bilateral posterior internal capsule involvement. This has rarely been reported in literature. Conclusion As the numbers of COVID-19 cases are increasing, such atypical presentations should be kept in mind.
ISSN:2090-4762

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