COVID-19 Infection Masquerading as Bilateral Pulmonary Embolism A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature

Abstract

COVID-19 infection is an established culprit responsible for a multitude of devastating vascular complications such as venous thrombosis of the extremities and other vascular organs. Dislodgment of these thrombi and extension of damage to other organ systems, particularly pulmonary, are quite uncommon. The occurrence of bilateral pulmonary embolism (PE) without concurrent deep vein thrombosis is, however, rare and reported in only a few case reports. Here we are narrating a case of a 40-year-old male, who suffered from novel COVID-19 infection and unfortunately presented with bilateral submassive PE. Our patient was aggressively managed medically and had a splendid recovery in terms of symptoms with an excellent outcome.

Keywords

• covid-19; pulmonary embolism; thrombolysis