Hypophysitis In An Elderly Woman With COVID-19 - A Case Report

Authors

  • Alicia Rafaela Martinez Accioly Clinics Hospital of Pernambuco, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
  • Isaura Romero Peixoto 2Post-Graduate Program in Tropical Medicine, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
  • Felipe Alves Mourato Brasil Post-Graduate in Biology Applied to Health, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Keywords:

COVID-19, frail elderly, hypophysitis, Behavioral Symptoms, case report

Abstract

We report a case of an 87-year-old woman with hyperactive delirium about seven days after diarrhea. Serology for COVID-19, collected at the time of behavioral symptoms, was positive. She evolved with a decreased level of consciousness and normal neuroimaging and electroencephalogram tests. Endocrinological investigation found dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, with a good response to hormone replacement. In conclusion, this report emphasizes the importance of being alert to atypical clinical manifestations and unusual complications against the background of Covid-19.

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Published

2023-06-18

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2

Section

Articles