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Simultaneous renal infarction and splenic infarction as a possible initial manifestation of COVID-19: A case report

Abdulrahman F Al-Mashdali1, Akram F Alwarqi2, Saffa M Elawad3

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar.

Clinical Case Reports
|November 12, 2021
PubMed

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Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2) is recommended for patients experiencing unexplained thromboembolic events. This is advised even if typical symptoms like fever or respiratory issues are absent, highlighting a potential link.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Research
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Thromboembolic events represent a significant clinical challenge.
  • The association between viral infections and thrombotic complications is increasingly recognized.
  • Early identification of underlying causes is crucial for effective patient management.

Observation:

  • A correlation between SARS-CoV-2 infection and thromboembolic events has been observed.
  • These events can occur without the presence of classical COVID-19 symptoms such as fever or respiratory distress.

Findings:

  • The study suggests that testing for SARS-CoV-2 should be considered in patients presenting with unexplained thromboembolic phenomena.
  • This recommendation holds true irrespective of the presence or absence of typical infectious symptoms.

Implications:

  • Broadening diagnostic considerations for thromboembolic events to include infectious etiologies like SARS-CoV-2.
  • Potential to improve diagnostic yield and timely treatment initiation for affected individuals.
  • Highlights the multifaceted systemic impact of SARS-CoV-2 beyond respiratory complications.

Keywords:
COVID‐19acute kidney injuryrenal infarctionsplenic infarction

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