Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome as a Rare Presentation of Coronavirus Disease ۲۰۱۹: A Case Report and Literature Review

Background: The novel coronavirus (COVID-۱۹) disease is a global pandemic of different severity ranging from a mild respiratory disease to a severe septic shock. The current evidence is suggestive of the neuroinvasive potential of this disease. However, there are limited reports regarding posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) as a neurological complication of COVID-۱۹ in the literature. Herein, we aimed to present a case of PRES in association with COVID-۱۹ and review the current reports in this regard. Case Report: This report presents a case of PRES complicated with intracerebral hemorrhage in a ۳۹-year-old male with COVID-۱۹, presenting with sudden blood pressure crisis accompanied by seizure and confusional state. Conclusion: Although the main clinical symptoms of COVID-۱۹ are confined to the respiratory tract, the virus has the potential to target the brain, thereby inducing encephalitic syndrome, such as PRES.

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Covid-۱۹ , Encephalopathy , PRES , SARS CoV۲