COVID-19: A primer for Neuroradiologists

Neuroradiology. 2020 Jun;62(6):647-648. doi: 10.1007/s00234-020-02437-5.

Abstract

The potential for central nervous system (CNS) involvement in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a matter of grave concern and there is a relevant body of evidence in the basic sciences to support this possibility. A neuroradiologist should be aware of the potential mechanisms involved in the neuropathogenesis of this virus, as we begin to see cases with abnormal brain scans emerging from all parts of the world.

Keywords: ACE2; ANEC; CNS; COVID-19; Stroke.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19
  • Central Nervous System Viral Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Central Nervous System Viral Diseases / virology*
  • Coronavirus Infections / complications*
  • Humans
  • Neuroradiography
  • Pandemics
  • Pneumonia, Viral / complications*