COVID-19 associated acute demyelination masquerading as stroke: a case report
The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
; 52(1):32, 2021.
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in English
| ProQuest Central | ID: covidwho-2266182
ABSTRACT
BackgroundDuring 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 presentationWe 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.ConclusionAs the numbers of COVID-19 cases are increasing, such atypical presentations should be kept in mind.
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The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
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2021
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