Naslov
Benign fasciculation syndrome and migraine aura without headache: possible rare side effects of the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine? A case report and a potential hypothesis

Autori
Salai, Grgur ; Bilić, Ervina ; Primorac, Dragan ; Mahović Lakušić, Darija ; Bilić, Hrvoje ; Lazibat, Ines ; Grgurević, Lovorka

Izvornik
Vaccines (2076-393X) 10 (2022), 1; 117, 8

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
benign fasciculation syndrome ; migraine aura without headache ; COVID-19 vaccine ; BNT162 vaccine ; Comirnaty

Sažetak
The BNT162b2 (Pfizer BioNTech) mRNA vaccine is an effective vaccine against COVID-19 infection. Here, we report an adverse event following immunization (AEFI) in a 48-year-old female patient who presented with fasciculations, migraine auras without headaches and in an increased discomfort of previously present palpitations, as well as excitation and insomnia. Her fasciculations were intermittently present until the time this paper was written, starting from the 6th day postvaccination ; they changed localization and frequency, but most commonly they were generalized, affecting almost all muscle groups. The patient also suffered from two incidents of migraine auras with visual kaleidoscope-like phenomena without headaches a few months after the vaccination. These symptoms were considered to be AEFI and no causal relation with the vaccine could be proven.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne medicinske znanosti

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