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World J Clin Cases. Apr 6, 2024; 12(10): 1799-1803
Published online Apr 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i10.1799
Subdural effusion associated with COVID-19 encephalopathy: A case report
Zhi-Yuan Xue, Zhong-Lin Xiao, Ming Cheng, Tao Xiang, Xiao-Li Wu, Qiao-Ling Ai, Yang-Ling Wu, Tao Yang
Zhi-Yuan Xue, Ming Cheng, Tao Xiang, Xiao-Li Wu, Qiao-Ling Ai, Yang-Ling Wu, Tao Yang, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chengdu Jinniu District People’s Hospital, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China
Zhong-Lin Xiao, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The General Hospital of the Western Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army of China, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China
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Corresponding author: Ming Cheng, MD, PhD, Director, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chengdu Jinniu District People’s Hospital, No. 389 Huazhaobi Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China. 516436950@qq.com
Received: November 16, 2023
Peer-review started: November 16, 2023
First decision: December 26, 2023
Revised: January 7, 2024
Accepted: March 8, 2024
Article in press: March 8, 2024
Published online: April 6, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) may transmit via the retrograde axonal pathway, bloodstream, or direct penetration through the blood-brain barrier, exerting its effects on angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 receptors. This intricate interaction can cause neurological complications, including subdural effusion, which is very rare. Clinical vigilance is advised for cranial imaging in individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infection to enhance diagnostic precision. Considering its unique characteristics, subdural effusion, a seldom reported complication, warrants attention.