ISCHEMIC STROKE IN COVID-19 PATIENT: A RARE CASE REPORT.

Background: COVID-19 is shown to be associated with hypercoagulable state which may cause neurological and cardiovascular complications. COVID-19 has been represented as an independent risk factor for acute ischemic stroke. Objective:We report a case of acute ischemic stroke as a COVID-19 complication. Material and methods: A 62-year-old known hypertensive male was diagnosed with COVID-19. He developed neurological symptoms 10 days after being tested positive. On doing an NC-CT head, a large acute ischemic stroke involving left Middle Cerebral Artery infarct was detected. Result and Conclusion: Our case represents the development of acute ischemic stroke as a neurological manifestation in patient with COVID-19. Early evaluation for acute neurological changes and timely management may reduce morbidity and mortality in such cases.

Infection of arachnoid cyst associated with vasospasm and stroke in a pediatric patient: case report

Arachnoid cysts are relatively common and benign intraarachnoid membrane outpouchings containing CSF-like fluid. The majority of arachnoid cysts remain stable and asymptomatic and do not require intervention in the pediatric population. Here, the authors present the first reported case of an infected arachnoid cyst in a pediatric patient resulting in severe vasospasm of the left terminal internal carotid artery, left A1 segment, and left M1 branches with a left middle cerebral artery infarct. Their experience suggests that close monitoring is warranted for this condition and that the pediatric population may be at higher risk for vasospasm.