CNS inflammatory vasculopathy with antimyelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibodies in COVID-19

A 44-year-old right-handed woman reported a gradual onset of right hand incoordination seven days after the onset of minor respiratory symptoms and pruritus due to COVID-19 infection. Over 48 hours, the patient developed word-finding difficulties and progression in right arm weakness leading to presentation to the emergency department as a suspected stroke.

Source: Neurology Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation - June 9, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Pinto, A. A., Carroll, L. S., Nar, V., Varatharaj, A., Galea, I. Tags: MRI, Other cerebrovascular disease/ Stroke, Encephalitis, COVID-19 Clinical/Scientific Notes Source Type: research