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Cerebral Vasculitis in a COVID-19 Confirmed Postpartum Patient: A Case Report
Audrey Marie U Chua1,2, Roland Dominic G Jamora1,3, Arianne Crizielle E Jose4
1Section of Neurology, Department of Internal Medicine, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City, Philippines.
Case Reports in Neurology
|July 12, 2021
Summary
This case study highlights a postpartum woman with COVID-19 who developed cerebral vasculitis. Prompt diagnosis and treatment led to complete recovery, showing COVID-19 can cause serious neurological issues.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Radiology
Background:
- While COVID-19 is mainly a respiratory illness, neurological complications are increasingly recognized.
- Cerebral vasculitis, inflammation of brain blood vessels, is a rare but serious manifestation.
Observation:
- A postpartum woman with COVID-19 presented with neurological symptoms including headache, vision changes, and unilateral weakness.
- Cranial MRI and MRA revealed cerebral hemorrhage and significant narrowing of cerebral vessels.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with COVID-19-associated cerebral vasculitis.
- Following treatment, the patient experienced complete resolution of neurological deficits and vasculitis.
Implications:
- This case supports a viral-induced vasculitis mechanism for COVID-19 neurological manifestations.
- Highlights the importance of considering neurological complications in COVID-19 patients.
- Suggests potential for full recovery from severe neurological involvement.
