Reversible splenial lesion syndrome associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in two children


Bektaş G., AKÇAY N., Boydağ K., ŞEVKETOĞLU E.

Brain and Development, cilt.43, sa.2, ss.230-233, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 43 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.braindev.2020.10.002
  • Dergi Adı: Brain and Development
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, BIOSIS, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psycinfo
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.230-233
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Coronavirus, Corpus callosum, Child, Encephalitis
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: Reversible splenial lesion syndrome (RESLES) is characterized by a temporary lesion in the splenium of the corpus callosum, emerging related to encephalitis, seizures, antiepileptic drug withdrawal, or metabolic disturbances. Among RESLES, mild encephalitis/encephalopathy with reversible splenial lesion (MERS) has been defined as a distinct clinicoradiologic syndrome associated with viral infections. Case presentation: We report two children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome-children related to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) who developed RESLES during the disease course. Encephalopathy was the main central nervous system symptom. Both of the children showed a rapid recovery, and brain magnetic resonance imaging revealed complete resolution of the splenial lesion within 1 week. Conclusion: The complete resolution of the splenial lesion and rapid recovery from encephalopathy in RESLES associated with SARS CoV-2 were similar to observed in MERS.