Hemorrhagic Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome: A Rare Neurological Complication of COVID-19 Infection

KhanMohammadi, Esmaeil and Shahrabi, Marziyeh and Koosha, Mohsen (2021) Hemorrhagic Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome: A Rare Neurological Complication of COVID-19 Infection. International Clinical Neuroscience Journal, 8 (3). pp. 149-152. ISSN 2383-1871

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Abstract

Neurological complications of COVID-19 are well documented. However, there are limited reports of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) associated with COVID-19 in the literature. Herein, we described a 21-year-old man with a history of bipolar disease and opioid addiction who was admitted because of COVID-19 infection. He suddenly experienced a convulsive status epilepticus following hypertension crisis. The patient was intubated and underwent antiepileptic and anti-hypertensive therapy. His brain imaging was compatible with PRES. The patient gradually improved and was eventually discharged after 40 days. On the next month follow-up, the patient was able to walk with a cane without a history of seizure. In this report, we aimed to highlight the less common cerebrovascular complication of COVID-19 infection.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: AP Academic Press > Medical Science
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Date Deposited: 16 Jan 2023 09:29
Last Modified: 05 Jul 2024 08:09
URI: http://info.openarchivespress.com/id/eprint/219

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