Abstract

COVID-19 is a viral respiratory illness caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Majority of the cases present with upper or lower respiratory tract disease. Common complications of the disease include cytokine storm and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The disease is also found to be associated with an increased incidence of thromboembolism. However, data and literature regarding this dreadful complication are limited. Here, we present a case report of arterial thrombosis in COVID-19 which led to ischemia and gangrene of the fingers.

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