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Splenic Infarction in a COVID-19 Patient without Respiratory Symptoms

  • Dubai Health Authority

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Abstract

High rates of thromboembolic events have been seen in cases of COVID-19. Here, we report a case of 23-year-old previously healthy female presented with left-sided abdominal pain associated with vomiting. The computed tomography scan showed multiple ill-defined wedge-shaped low attenuating areas of the spleen, suggesting splenic infarction. In the absence of other thromboembolic contributing factors, we believe this was a thromboembolic event in splenic circulation in relation to COVID-19 infection. Our case adds to the evidence of an arterial thrombotic event in a noncritical COVID-19 patient, emphasizing the importance of addressing thromboembolism diagnosis and management measures to avoid potentially deadly consequences.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)74-77
Number of pages4
JournalDubai Medical Journal
Volume5
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 11 Mar 2022

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Anticoagulants
  • Coronavirus disease 2019
  • Splenic infarction
  • Thromboembolism

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