Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome complicated with subdural hematoma: A rare case and literature review

Takeshi Endo; Norio Yamamoto; Shinichiro Inoue; Tsutomu Yoshikane; Naoki Fujisawa; Toshihiro Imada; Shuzo Hattori

doi:10.1002/jgf2.273

Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome complicated with subdural hematoma: A rare case and literature review

Takeshi Endo, Norio Yamamoto, Shinichiro Inoue, Tsutomu Yoshikane, Naoki Fujisawa, Toshihiro Imada, Shuzo Hattori

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Abstract

A 79-year-old woman presented with fever and general malaise. Examination revealed hepatic injury, thrombocytopenia, skin lesions, and regional lymphadenopathy; severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) was diagnosed using polymerase chain reaction. The patient developed impaired consciousness that worsened after 4 days. Magnetic resonance imaging of the head revealed a subdural hematoma in the occipital region with an uncertain onset time. As SFTS rarely causes intracranial hemorrhage, the associated risk factors are unknown. Clinicians may overlook potential intracranial hemorrhage in stuporous SFTS patients.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	251-254
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of General and Family Medicine
Volume	20
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/jgf2.273
Publication status	Published - Nov 2019

Keywords

consciousness disturbance
intracranial hemorrhage
severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome
subdural hematoma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Family Practice
Geriatrics and Gerontology
Internal Medicine

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