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Aortitis in COVID-19

Pravash Dhakal1, Sushmita Khadka1, Jackie A Clowes2

  • 1Department of Hospital Medicine, Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA, USA.

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|March 16, 2021
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused millions of deaths globally. This report details a rare case where COVID-19 presented with abdominal pain due to aortitis, highlighting unpredictable disease manifestations.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted millions globally, with initial presentations often including fever and cough.
  • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) exhibits diverse clinical manifestations beyond respiratory symptoms.
  • Reported complications span gastrointestinal, neurological, and cardiovascular systems.

Observation:

  • Initial COVID-19 presentations commonly included fever (88.7%), cough (67%), and chest imaging abnormalities (56.4%).
  • Patient presentations have become increasingly variable and unpredictable over time.
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and loss of taste are recognized COVID-19 manifestations.

Findings:

  • This case report focuses on an unusual presentation of COVID-19.
  • The patient presented with abdominal pain attributed to aortitis, a rare complication.
  • Aortitis, an inflammation of the aorta, is an uncommon manifestation of COVID-19.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the unpredictable and diverse clinical spectrum of COVID-19.
  • Recognizing rare presentations like aortitis is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
  • Further research into the cardiovascular complications of COVID-19 is warranted.

Keywords:
AortitisCOVID-19Large vessel vasculitis

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