Celiac Artery Thrombosis and Splenic Infarction as a Consequence of Mild COVID-19 Infection: Report of an Unusual Case

Abstract

COVID-19 has been associated with the hypercoagulable state in the literature. Patients who are admitted to the hospital with severe COVID-19 may have some thrombotic complications. These patients have a high risk for venous and arterial thrombosis of large and small vessels. Here, a 42-year-old female with celiac artery thrombosis and splenic infarction after a history of mild COVID-19 was presented.

Keywords

COVID-19 - thrombosis - celiac artery thrombosis - splenic infarction

Publication History

Received: 02 February 2021

Accepted: 12 May 2021

Article published online:
01 July 2021

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