COVID-19 Associated Spontaneous Subdural Hematoma: Report of a Case.

Abstract

Since March 2020, the world’s health community has faced risks posed by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic (COVID-19). Worldwide, many reports show that coronavirus-related diseases bring together symptoms affecting both the brain and the vascular system. We described a case where a young male with COVID-19 developed a spontaneous subdural hematoma 2 weeks after the infection started and did not have any history of cerebral or vascular injuries. Upon admission to the critical care unit, the patient became unresponsive and sluggish. The patient had undergone an emergency craniotomy with satisfactory results.  After surgery, he made great progress and was discharged a week later. Subdural hematoma is one of the hemorrhagic events that can occur after a COVID-19 infection for many reasons. Any person with COVID-19 who exhibits symptoms of altered consciousness needs to have a brain CT or MRI, and further neurological examination needs to be done.