Erratum to “Cavernous sinus thrombosis in a COVID-19 patient: A case report.” [Radiol Case Rep 2021;16(3):480–2]

Khacha, Anass; Bouchal, Siham; Ettabyaoui, Ayoub; Haloua, Meriem; Lamrani, Youssef Alaοui; Bοubbοu, Meryem; Belahsen, M.F.; Maâroufi, Mustapha; Alami, Badreeddine

doi:10.1016/j.radcr.2023.01.087

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“…Similar to our case, he had no personal or familial thrombotic risk factors [8] . Contrary to other cases described in the literature where most patients presented with a bacterial or mycotic infection of the ENT region [9][10][11][12][13] , the SARS-CoV-2 virus appears to be responsible for the cavernous thrombosis we have described. The rare case we present adds to the literature covering the wide variety of clinical presentations and complications associated with COVID-19 infections, including possible pro-thrombotic states.…”

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Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis Linked to COVID-19 Infection: a Case Report

Geoffroy

Grange

Boureille

et al. 2023

SN Compr. Clin. Med.

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The severity of SARS-CoV-2 virus infection is mainly related to its respiratory complications. However, it can also lead to a large variety of thromboembolic events. Symptoms may include headache, fever, and neurological disorders. Since 2020, the clinical presentation of COVID-19 infection has become increasingly varied, leading in some cases to complex symptom associations, including numerous neurological symptoms. SARS-CoV-2 may lead to neurotropism which could reach the central nervous system and all cranial nerves. Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a rare condition and may occur as a complication of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) or facial infections. A 73-year-old man without personal or family history of thrombosis was referred to the emergency room for a sudden appearance of diplopia and ptosis, 3 days after testing positive for COVID-19 infection. An initial head CT-scan found no signs of stroke. He underwent a cerebral MRI 7 days later, which revealed a thrombosis of his right cavernous sinus. A brain CT scan 7 days later showed regression of the thrombosis with complete recanalization of the cavernous sinus. This was accompanied by a complete regression of diplopia and fever. He was discharged from the hospital 10 days after hospital admission. In this case report, we describe a rare event of cavernous thrombophlebitis following a COVID-19 infection.

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