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COVID-19 associated meningoencephalitis complicated with intracranial hemorrhage. A case report. (preprint)
researchsquare; 2020.
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in English
| PREPRINT-RESEARCHSQUARE | ID: ppzbmed-10.21203.rs.3.rs-28203.v1
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
The Coronavirus pandemic that started in December 2019 is mainly related to clinical pictures consistent with respiratory symptoms; nevertheless, reports about neurological complications have recently appeared in the medical literature.The case we describe a case of a 36 years old Coronavirus-positive patient that was admitted on emergency basis; his clinical presentation included neurological symptoms such as drowsiness and mild confusion. Imaging revealed findings consistent with meningoencephalitis complicated by intracerebral hematoma and subdural hematoma. The latter was surgically evacuated after it became chronic and evidence of Coronavirus was found in the fluid.Conclusion:
our experience confirms that neurological complications might be a likely event in COVID-19. Although uncommon, the possible occurrence of meningoencephalitis should be kept in mind by physicians involved in the management of COVID-19 patients. Early recognition of brain involvement may provide better prognosis, preventing evolution into intracerebral hemorrhagic events.
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Main subject:
Central Nervous System Diseases
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Cerebral Hemorrhage
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Confusion
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COVID-19
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Hematoma, Subdural
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Disorders of Excessive Somnolence
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Meningoencephalitis
Language:
English
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Preprint
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