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

  • 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.

Published
2021-09-12
How to Cite
1.
Mosora O, Morosanu V, Stoian A, Bălașa R. Para-Infectious Acute Transverse Myelitis Following Sars-Cov2 Infection: A Case Report. amm [Internet]. 12Sep.2021 [cited 21Jan.2025];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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