MRI Findings in Case of Post-COVID-19 Vaccination Rhabdomyolysis: A Rare Postvaccination Adverse Effect

Indian J Radiol Imaging. 2022 Jul 13;32(2):256-259. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-1748534. eCollection 2022 Jun.

Abstract

In the era of this pandemic, without any proper and efficacious availability of antiviral agents against the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), vaccines have come as a hope for humankind. Although adverse reactions are common after getting the COVID-19 vaccine, serious or life-threatening side effects are very uncommon in these new emergency-approved vaccines. In this case report, we describe an unusual case of adverse reaction in a patient who received the COVID-19 vaccination. The patient who received the COVID-19 vaccination presented with progressive right lower limb pain and swelling, which further progressed to bilateral shoulder pain and swelling. Ultrasonography, Doppler, and magnetic resonance imaging of right lower limb were done for the patient.

Keywords: post-COVID-19 vaccination; post-COVID-19 vaccination adverse effects; post-COVID-19 vaccination rhabdomyolysis; postvaccination rhabdomyolysis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports