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COVID-19-associated papilledema secondary to cerebral venous thrombosis in a young patient
Shruthy V Ramesh1, Prasanna V Ramesh2, Meena K Ramesh3
1Medical Officer - Department of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Mahathma Eye Hospital Pvt. Ltd, Trichy, India.
Abstract:
The severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been frequently associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome. In this case report, an atypical presentation of COVID-19 in young with a thromboembolic event is reported. The patient initially presented with fever of unknown origin not responding to therapy. On examination, visual acuity was 20/20 in both eyes with bilateral disc oedema and disc haemorrhage in the right eye. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein and D-Dimer were elevated. Magnetic resonance venography (MRV) revealed features suggestive of cerebral venous thrombosis. Timely diagnosis and intervention have prevented a fatal outcome.
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