Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis as a complication of COVID-19 infection - A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and importance

Severe acute respiratory distress syndrome coronavirus 2 is the causative agent of COVID-19 (Coronavirus 2019) infection. Although symptoms are usually associated with the respiratory system, its neurological involvement should not be underestimated. The most common cerebrovascular complication following the infection is ischemic stroke however, CVST (Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis) has been reported.

Presentation of case

We report a unique case of a young patient who had a history of headache and abnormal body movement immediately after COVID-19 infection. His brain Computed tomography scan and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) showed typical images of CVST. He was admitted and treated with Low Molecular weight heparin.

Discussion

CVST is

SUBMITTER: Rajbhandari S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8800506 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature