Rare complication of COVID-19 presenting as isolated headache
Rehan Asif, Marcella Sinead O' Mahony
Abstract
An 18-year-old man presented with persistent isolated headache 2 weeks after recovering from acute COVID-19 illness. Extensive cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) was detected on CT venogram despite him having no other thrombotic risk factors. CVST can complicate COVID-19. A high index of clinical suspicion is warranted as it can often have a subtle presentation with paucity of neurological symptoms.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)ComplicationPresentation (obstetrics)Cerebral venous sinus thrombosisVenous thrombosisThrombosisSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakPediatricsIntensive care medicineSurgeryInternal medicinePathologyDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakCerebral Venous Sinus ThrombosisLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Retinal and Optic Conditions