Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children.
J Emerg Med
; 60(4): 531-535, 2021 04.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1139524
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
As the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases increases globally, more cases of a rare COVID-19-associated disease process are being identified in the pediatric population. This syndrome is referred to as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). Clinical manifestations of the syndrome vary and include one or a combination of the following vasodilatory shock, cardiogenic shock, Kawasaki-like disease, cytokine storming, coronary artery dilatation, and aneurysms. CASE REPORT This case report describes the presentation, findings, workup, and treatment for a 9-year-old boy diagnosed with MIS-C. WHY SHOULD AN EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN BE AWARE OF THIS? It is important to recognize MIS-C, as it shares many of the same features as other disease processes, for example, Kawasaki disease and toxic shock syndrome, but has different complications if left untreated.Keywords
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Case report
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Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J Emerg Med
Journal subject:
Emergency Medicine
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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