Longitudinal extensive transverse myelitis after COVID-19 infection

Authors

  • Sabatha Schravesande-de la Macorra Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Universidad La Salle, Ciudad de México, Mexico https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2864-5523
  • Michele de L Breda-Yepes Neurology Unit, Centro Médico ABC, Ciudad de México, Mexico
  • José-Ángel Romero-Figueroa Radiology Unit, Centro Médico ABC, Ciudad de México, Mexico https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4012-9872
  • Paul-David Uribe-Jaimes Neurology Unit, Centro Médico ABC, Ciudad de México, Mexico https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2783-0744

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32818/reccmi.a8n2a7

Keywords:

SARS-CoV-2, transverse myelitis, longitudinal myelitis, COVID-19

Abstract

Longitudinal extensive transverse myelitis (LETM) is a spinal cord lesion extending to three or more consecutive spinal segments. To this day, there are very few reported cases of LETM as a consequence of a COVID-19 complication. Post-infectious transverse myelitis is a potential disabling disease that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to avoid the development of permanent sequelae. We present the case of a 57-year-old man who developed LETM one month after going through COVID-19 infection.

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Published

2023-08-31

How to Cite

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Schravesande-de la Macorra S, Breda-Yepes M de L, Romero-Figueroa J- Ángel, Uribe-Jaimes P-D. Longitudinal extensive transverse myelitis after COVID-19 infection. Rev Esp Casos Clin Med Intern [Internet]. 2023 Aug. 31 [cited 2024 Jul. 5];8(2):80-3. Available from: https://www.reccmi.com/RECCMI/article/view/848