key: cord-0891096-um9p8w6y
authors: Mathew, Thomas; John, Saji K.; Kumar G. G., Sharath
title: Acute SARS‐CoV‐2 infection and reversible splenial hyperintensity: A stroke mimic
date: 2021-09-27
journal: J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open
DOI: 10.1002/emp2.12562
sha: e54ee8a7982663ea3044a6fcc88b59b7b2c4f63c
doc_id: 891096
cord_uid: um9p8w6y

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MR venogram was normal. The patient was given aspirin 75 mg and was managed as COVID-19 associated stroke. He was referred to neurology outpatient for a second opinion. MRI brain findings were reviewed and were suggestive of transient splenial sign or dot sign ( Figure 1) . A repeat MRI of the brain showed complete resolution of the lesion and his aspirin was stopped ( Figure 2 ).

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