Neuro-Behcet's disease in the setting of active COVID-19 infection

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cases of SARS-COV-2 triggering or exacerbating autoimmune responses has been described in the literature, and it has shown that use of steroids in non-severe COVID-19 may potentially increase mortality.

Case presentation

A 22 year-old African-American man presented with headache, weight, loss, and oral/scrotal ulcerations.

Case report

Neurological exam revealed somnolence and right hemiplegia. MRI was remarkable multiple enhancing lesions involving the brainstem and left hemisphere. He was found to have a positive SARS-CoV-2 test. Work-up was unrevealing, and he was diagnosed with Neuro-Behcet's disease (NBD) based on the International Criteria for Behcet's Disease (ICBD)ackspaceD)BackspaceBackspacep. The patient was treated with systemic steroids, whi

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC8522679 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature