Para-Infectious Acute Transverse Myelitis Following Sars-Cov2 Infection: A Case Report

Authors

  • Oana Mosora SCJU Tirgu Mures
  • Valentin Morosanu
  • Adina Stoian
  • Rodica Bălașa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2478/amma-2021-0024

Keywords:

SARS-CoV2, para-infectious acute transverse myelitis, central nervous system.

Abstract

Case report: We present a case of acute transverse myelitis following a SARS-CoV 2 infection in a 34-year-old man who presented with bilateral lower-extremity weakness and acute urinary retention. Cervical magnetic resonance imaging showed a T2 hyperintense signal abnormality at C3-C6 and D3-D7 levels consistent with acute myelitis.

Conclucion: SARS-CoV 2 can cause myelitis by immune-mediated mechanisms, therefore it is extremely important for the clinicians to recognise the signs and promptly treat this neurological complication.

Keywords: SARS-CoV2, para-infectious acute transverse myelitis, central nervous system.

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Published

12-09-2021

How to Cite

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Mosora O, Morosanu V, Stoian A, Bălașa R. Para-Infectious Acute Transverse Myelitis Following Sars-Cov2 Infection: A Case Report. AMM [Internet]. 2021 Sep. 12 [cited 2026 Jan. 30];67(3). Available from: https://ojs.actamedicamarisiensis.ro/index.php/amm/article/view/97

Issue

Vol. 67 No. 3 (2021): 2021, September

Section

Case report

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Acta Marisiensis Seria Medica provides immediate open access to its content under the Creative Commons BY 4.0 license.