Stroke in a young adult with mild COVID-19 suggesting endotheliitis
Selina Crippa, Georg Kägi, Lukas Graf, Patrick M. Meyer Sauteur, Philipp Köhler
Abstract
We present the case of a young adult with stroke and very mild coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Results of hematologic work-up suggest SARS-CoV-2-induced endotheliitis. No concurrent etiology for stroke was detected. This case illustrates the possibility of stroke in healthy SARS-CoV-2-infected patients without hyperinflammatory state or excessive systemic coagulation activation.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineStroke (engine)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)EtiologySevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Coronavirus2019-20 coronavirus outbreakYoung adultInternal medicineCardiologyDiseaseVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakEngineeringMechanical engineeringLong-Term Effects of COVID-19COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesRetinal and Optic Conditions