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Spinal aspergillosis: a rare complication of COVID-19 infection.

Authors :
Makhdoomi, Rumana
Malik, Nayil
Charan, Jagdish
Malik, Azhar
Singh, Sarbjit
Source :
Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery; 1/27/2022, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p1-3, 3p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Background: Several complications have been reported in COVID-19 infection. Most of the complications include secondary infection. Case presentation: We report an 85-year-old male who presented with cauda equina syndrome 7-months after contracting COVID-19 infection. We excised an extradural mass which on examination proved to be Spinal Aspergillosis. Conclusions: Spinal Aspergillosis should be kept in mind in patients who present with local spinal pain with or without neurological deficit after COVID-19 infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
25208225
Volume :
37
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
154982005
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s41984-021-00140-y