COVID-19-associated encephalopathy with fulminant cerebral vasoconstriction: CT and MRI findings

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2) can cause various mild to severe neurologic symptoms, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. We hereby present a fatal case of a 50-year-old male health care provider, admitted due to altered mental status due to encephalopathy, c...

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Published in:	Radiology case reports Vol. 15; no. 11; pp. 2208 - 2212
Main Authors:	Sirous, Reza, Taghvaei, Reheleh, Hellinger, Jeffery C., Krauthamer, Alan V., Mirfendereski, Sam
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier Inc 01-11-2020 Elsevier
Subjects:	Case Report COVID19 Encephalopathy Pandemic SARS-Cov-2 Vasoconstriction Pandemic SARS-Cov-2 COVID19 Encephalopathy Vasoconstriction
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Summary:	Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2) can cause various mild to severe neurologic symptoms, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. We hereby present a fatal case of a 50-year-old male health care provider, admitted due to altered mental status due to encephalopathy, cerebral edema, and fulminant cerebral vasoconstriction caused by SARS-Cov-2. Our case highlights the importance of considering SARS-Cov-2 infection in the differential diagnosis for patients with unexplained central nervous system dysfunction and cerebral edema to prevent delayed diagnosis and render rapid treatment.
ISSN:	1930-0433 1930-0433
DOI:	10.1016/j.radcr.2020.08.024