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Non-hypertension-associated Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in COVID-19.
- Source :
- Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine; May2022, Vol. 26 Issue 5, p639-640, 2p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Chart
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Background: Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) infection-related neurological events are not uncommon but presenting as posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) without hypertension is a very rare presentation and requires a high index of suspicion. Case summary: We report a case of a middle-aged female who presented with severe COVID-19 disease with no neurological symptoms. She complained of diminished vision on day 7 of the illness and underwent an MRI brain to rule out an ischemic stroke but the findings were suggestive of PRES. She had no episode of hypertension during the hospital stay. Probably severe COVID-related inflammation was the reason for such a presentation. Conservative management resolved the issue and her symptoms weaned off. Conclusion: Severe COVID disease can lead to PRES-like symptoms and requires neuroimaging to validate it. Conservative management is the best treatment for such patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09725229
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 161386100
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24218