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World J Clin Cases. Apr 6, 2020; 8(7): 1265-1270
Published online Apr 6, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i7.1265
Published online Apr 6, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i7.1265
Atypical presentation of SARS-CoV-2 infection: A case report
Rui-Lin Li, Yu Luo, Zhen-Hao Huang, Ying Hao, Cheng-Hui Fan, Department of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital (East Hospital affiliated to Tongji University), Tongji University, Shanghai 200123, China
Shu-Guang Chu, Department of Medical Imaging, Shanghai East Hospital (East Hospital affiliated to Tongji University), Tongji University, Shanghai 200123, China
Author contributions: Li RL conceived and designed the study; Chu SG carried out the literature search and provided the figures; Fan CH revised the manuscript for important intellectual content; all authors read and approved the manuscript for publication.
Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China , No. 81801379 ; Top-level Clinical Discipline Project of Shanghai Pudong District , No. PWYgf2018-02 .
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and accompanying images.
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Corresponding author: Cheng-Hui Fan, MA, Attending Doctor, Department of Cardiology, East Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, No. 1800 Yuntai Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200123, China. fchman@163.com
Received: February 17, 2020
Peer-review started: February 17, 2020
First decision: March 5, 2020
Revised: March 6, 2020
Accepted: March 27, 2020
Article in press: March 27, 2020
Published online: April 6, 2020
Peer-review started: February 17, 2020
First decision: March 5, 2020
Revised: March 6, 2020
Accepted: March 27, 2020
Article in press: March 27, 2020
Published online: April 6, 2020
Core Tip
Core tip: Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) symptoms include fever, coughing, and breathing difficulties. However some patients may only have atypical symptoms, which can lead to a misdiagnosis and further facilitate the spread of the virus. We here report a case of a 74-year-old patient with atypical symptoms, who was later diagnosed with COVID-19.