Subdural effusion associated with COVID-19 encephalopathy: A case report.

Brain fog COVID-19 encephalopathy Case report Cerebral infarction Hemorrhagic transformation Novel coronavirus infection Subdural effusion

Journal

World journal of clinical cases
ISSN: 2307-8960
Titre abrégé: World J Clin Cases
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101618806

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
06 Apr 2024
Historique:
received: 16 11 2023
revised: 07 01 2024
accepted: 08 03 2024
medline: 25 4 2024
pubmed: 25 4 2024
entrez: 25 4 2024
Statut: ppublish

Résumé

The precise mechanism by which severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) impacts the central nervous system remains unclear, with manifestations spanning from mild symptoms ( A 56-year-old male patient presented with left-sided limb weakness and slurred speech as predominant clinical symptoms. Through comprehensive imaging and diagnostic assessments, he was diagnosed with cerebral infarction complicated by hemorrhagic transformation affecting the right frontal, temporal, and parietal regions. In addition, an intracranial infection with SARS-CoV-2 was identified during the rehabilitation process; consequently, an idiopathic subdural effusion developed. Remarkably, the subdural effusion underwent absorption within 6 d, with no recurrence observed during the 3-month follow-up. Subdural effusion is a potentially rare intracranial complication associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Sections du résumé

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND
The precise mechanism by which severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) impacts the central nervous system remains unclear, with manifestations spanning from mild symptoms (
CASE SUMMARY METHODS
A 56-year-old male patient presented with left-sided limb weakness and slurred speech as predominant clinical symptoms. Through comprehensive imaging and diagnostic assessments, he was diagnosed with cerebral infarction complicated by hemorrhagic transformation affecting the right frontal, temporal, and parietal regions. In addition, an intracranial infection with SARS-CoV-2 was identified during the rehabilitation process; consequently, an idiopathic subdural effusion developed. Remarkably, the subdural effusion underwent absorption within 6 d, with no recurrence observed during the 3-month follow-up.
CONCLUSION CONCLUSIONS
Subdural effusion is a potentially rare intracranial complication associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Identifiants

pubmed: 38660075
doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i10.1799
pmc: PMC11036469
doi:

Types de publication

Case Reports

Langues

eng

Pagination

1799-1803

Informations de copyright

©The Author(s) 2024. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved.

Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.

Auteurs

Zhi-Yuan Xue (ZY)

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chengdu Jinniu District People's Hospital, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China.

Zhong-Lin Xiao (ZL)

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The General Hospital of the Western Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army of China, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China.

Ming Cheng (M)

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chengdu Jinniu District People's Hospital, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China. 516436950@qq.com.

Tao Xiang (T)

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chengdu Jinniu District People's Hospital, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China.

Xiao-Li Wu (XL)

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chengdu Jinniu District People's Hospital, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China.

Qiao-Ling Ai (QL)

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chengdu Jinniu District People's Hospital, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China.

Yang-Ling Wu (YL)

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chengdu Jinniu District People's Hospital, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China.

Tao Yang (T)

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chengdu Jinniu District People's Hospital, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China.

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