Arterio-Venous Thrombosis and Spontaneous Bleeding in COVID-19-Associated Coagulopathy: A Case Report.

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome which was declared a global pandemic in 2019 causing significant morbidities and mortalities. COVID-19 is a multi-systemic disease and is not primarily limited to the respiratory system. Thrombus formation is one of its distinct features. However, renal complications associated with COVID-19 are rarely reported in the literature due to limited occurrence and research. We report a rare case of right retroperitoneal hematoma in a COVID-19 patient. We report a 51-year-old male patient who was received at the emergency department (ED). The patient was positive for COVID-19 and had a Glasgow coma scale of 12/15. The patient was initially managed on IV anticoagulation due to cavernous sinus thrombosis and was placed on mechanical ventilation which helped him to improve. After two weeks, a sudden drop in hemoglobin was observed. CT scan of abdomen and pelvis showed the presence of a right retroperitoneal hematoma, and right renal artery non-occlusive filling defect. The patient was successfully managed with conservative treatment. Retroperitoneal hematoma although a rare occurrence in COVID-19 patient should be observed and monitored closely in case of bleeding or anemia, as early management and intervention is beneficial.

• Authors: Kafaf S Jalali, Ahmed Basala, Mohamed Habeb
• Journal: Cureus (Cureus) Vol. 14 Issue 8 Pg. e27770 (Aug 2022) ISSN: 2168-8184 [Print] United States
• PMID: 36106271 (Publication Type: Case Reports)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2022, Jalali et al.