Features of Intestinal Disease Associated With COVID-Related Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children.
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
; 72(3): 384-387, 2021 03 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1072474
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a recently identified syndrome that appears to be temporally associated with novel coronavirus 2019 infection. MIS-C presents with fever and evidence of systemic inflammation, which can manifest as cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurologic, and gastrointestinal (GI) system dysfunction. Presenting GI symptoms are seen in the majority, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. Any segment of the GI tract may be affected; however, inflammation in the ileum and colon predominates. Progressive bowel wall thickening can lead to luminal narrowing and obstruction. Most will have resolution of intestinal inflammation with medical therapies; however, in rare instances, surgical resection may be required.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
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Intestinal Diseases
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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