Hemorrhagic involvement of bilateral deep cerebral structures in patients with COVID-19
| Patient 1 | Patient 2 | Our Patient | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 50s | 50s | 60s |
| Sex | F | F | F |
| Anatomic location | Bilateral thalami, bilateral medial temporal lobes | Bilateral basal ganglia | Bilateral basal ganglia |
| SARS-CoV-2 PCR nasopharyngeal specimen | Positive | Negative | Positive |
| Medical history | Unknown | Diabetes, hypertension, lumbar fusion | Obstructive sleep apnea, gastrointestinal reflux, asthma, and migraines |
| Presenting symptom | Altered mental status | Loss of consciousness | Headache |
| COVID-19 symptoms | Cough, fever | Cough, fever | Cough, sore throat, fatigue |
| Presenting blood pressure | Unknown | 150/100 | 134/70 |
| Chest CT findings | Unknown | Bilateral ground glass opacities | Bilateral ground glass opacities |
| Outcome status | Unknown | Recovered and discharged from the hospital | Death |
| CSF | Negative for herpes simplex virus | Not obtained | Not obtained |
Note:—PCR indicates polymerase chain reaction.