More than what meets the eye in COVID-19 critical illness: A case report of bilateral femoral neuropathy due to psoas hematomas

• DOI: 10.17712/nsj.2024.2.20230072
• Publication Date: 2024-05-20T09:55:21Z
• Authors: Ameerah K. Alsaqobi; Brouj A. Miskin; Biju Gopinath; Ghada Elgohary
• Keywords: Iliopsoas Muscle; Femoral nerve; Psoas Muscles; Iliopsoas; Paraplegia

Bilateral femoral neuropathy is rare, especially that caused by bilateral compressive iliopsoas, psoas, or iliacus muscle hematomas. We present a case of due to spontaneous psoas hematomas developed during COVID-19 critical illness. A 41-year-old patient pneumonia, and his condition deteriorated rapidly. decrease in the hemoglobin level prompted imaging studies intensive care unit (ICU) stay. were identified as source bleeding. Thereafter, complained weakness both upper lower limbs numbness limb. He was considered have illness referred rehabilitation. Electrodiagnostic testing suggested because compression course ICU The consequences iliopsoas occurring critically ill can be catastrophic, ranging from hemorrhagic shock severe weakness, highlighting importance recognizing this entity.