Splenic Infarction in a COVID-19 Patient without Respiratory Symptoms

oleh: Shaikha Al Suwaidi, Baidaa Jasem Alakasheh, Labib S. Al-Ozaibi

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Karger Publishers 2022-01-01

Deskripsi

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.