Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) after SARS- CoV-2 vaccination: A case report.
Radiol Case Rep
; 17(5): 1789-1793, 2022 May.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1757766
ABSTRACT
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an acute demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system that is ordinarily monophasic. ADEM can develop following infection or vaccination. Here, we present a 37 y/o male patient with progressive muscle weakness in all limbs along with dysphagia following COVID-19 vaccination. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed typical imaging findings which presented as multifocal T2-FLAIR signal changes in the corticospinal tract, pons, and temporal lobe with diffusion restriction. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) further confirmed the diagnosis by the typical elevation of the Choline and Myoinositol peaks. Neurologic impairments have been reported as the potential side effects of COVID-19 vaccines. Appropriate imaging modalities together with a thorough clinical examination are essential for making a correct diagnosis.
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Type of study:
Case report
/
Prognostic study
Topics:
Vaccines
Language:
English
Journal:
Radiol Case Rep
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.radcr.2022.03.013
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS