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Tonic non-colonic convulsions-status epilepticus- as the presenting complaint of COVID-19
CONCLUSION: This case represents a rare case in the literature review which can increase the awareness of tonic non-clonic seizures and other neurological manifestations as the presenting symptom of the COVID19.PMID:35573473 | PMC:PMC9088155 | DOI:10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103744
Source: Annals of Medicine - May 16, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Omar Al Jandale Mohammad Badr Almoshantaf Aya Qaddah Agyad Bakkour Eman Mohammed Sharif Ahmed Source Type: research

Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
Semin Thromb Hemost DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742738Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare form of stroke that often affects younger age groups, especially reproductive age group females. CVT is a potentially fatal neurological condition that can be frequently overlooked due to the vague nature of its clinical and radiological presentation. Headache is the most common presenting symptom. However, a wide range of symptoms can be present and the symptom onset can be acute, subacute, or chronic. Neuroimaging is mandatory in cases where CVT is suspected. Both magnetic resonance venography and computed tomography venography can ...
Source: Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis - February 15, 2022 Category: Hematology Authors: Aamodt, Anne Hege Skatt ør, Thor Håkon Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis as a complication of COVID-19 infection - A case report
CONCLUSION: High index of suspicion of CVST is necessary when a patient presents with unexplained neurological manifestation following a recent COVID-19 infection to prevent from life-threatening complications. Furthermore, clinicians should not underestimate the multisystem involvement of COVID-19.PMID:35127077 | PMC:PMC8800506 | DOI:10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103326
Source: Annals of Medicine - February 7, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Suyasha Rajbhandari Saujanya Rajbhandari Avinash Chandra Pritam Gurung Pravesh Rajbhandari Basant Pant Source Type: research

Ischemic stroke revealing COVID-19 infection: Case report
CONCLUSION: SARS-COV 2 infection can spread from the respiratory system to the central nervous system, resulting in an inflammatory response and excessive secretion of inflammatory markers, leading to ischemic stroke.PMID:34631044 | PMC:PMC8492013 | DOI:10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102912
Source: Annals of Medicine - October 11, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Alkouh Rajae Merbouh Manal El Aidouni Ghizlane Bouabdlaoui Amine None I Zaid Bkiyar Houssam Mabrouk Yassine Housni Brahim Source Type: research

Unusual Symptoms of Coronavirus: What We Know So Far
While most people are familiar with the hallmark symptoms of COVID-19 by now—cough, fever, muscle aches, headaches and difficulty breathing—a new crop of medical conditions are emerging from the more than 4 million confirmed cases of the disease around the world. These include skin rashes, diarrhea, kidney abnormalities and potentially life-threatening blood clots. It’s not unusual for viruses to directly infect and affect different tissues and organs in the body, but it is a bit unusual for a primarily respiratory virus like SARS-CoV-2, which is responsible for COVID-19, to have such a wide-ranging reach...
Source: TIME: Health - May 19, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 Source Type: news