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.