Cranial nerves impairment in post-acute oropharyngeal dysphagia after COVID-19.
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med
; 56(6): 853-857, 2020 Dec.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1049277
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
According to literature, after COVID-19, patients may require rehabilitation care because of different degrees of physical impairments. Neurologic disorders are often described but no specific data about postacute cranial nerves involvement and possible correlation with dysphagia development are yet available. CASE REPORT The patient is a 69-year-old man who presented acquired weakness and dysphagia with clinical cranial nerves impairment of lingual, IX, X and XII after SARS-CoV-2 infection, without electrophysiological alterations. He underwent rehabilitation program for two months, with slow recovery. However, at discharge residual hypoglossal nerve deficit sign was present. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT This single case expands knowledge about clinical picture after SARS-CoV-2 disease. Is important to notice that cranial, particularly bulbar nerves could be involved as late complications. Thus, we discuss about risk factors, the nature of the damage and the impact in dysphagia pathophysiology and recovery. If supported by further studies, this case may help to understand dysphagia features in these patients.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Deglutition Disorders
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Cranial Nerve Diseases
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Cranial Nerves
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Case report
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med
Journal subject:
Physical Medicine
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Rehabilitation
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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