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New Corona Virus Provokes Peripheral Gangrene In Lower Limb Of Type-1 Diabetic Patient: A Case Report, Hussein A. Ghanimi, Diaa K. Abd Ali
New Corona Virus Provokes Peripheral Gangrene In Lower Limb Of Type-1 Diabetic Patient: A Case Report, Hussein A. Ghanimi, Diaa K. Abd Ali
Al-Ameed Journal for Medical Research and Health Sciences
Introduction: Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presents with un-expected complications. Diabetic patients are more susceptible for lower limb complications. Importance: Peripheral gangrene may be associated with COVID-19 in diabetic patients. Case presentation: We described one diabetic patient with COVID-19 associated peripheral gangrene (PG) in lower limb. A 56 years old female patient with type-1 diabetes tested positive for COVID-19. She suffered from PG in her left foot. Hematological, biochemical, Doppler sonography, echocardiography (Echo) and electrocardiogram (ECG) tests were done for diagnosis and evaluation of the case. General checkup indicated presence of an abscess in her foot. Later, abscess drainage surgery …