Case of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children presenting as fever and abdominal pain

This case aims to remind all providers to scrutinise for atypical presentations of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) which may mimic a more routine diagnosis. In the absence of mucocutaneous symptoms, the diagnosis of MIS-C can be missed. Given the potential for rapid deteriorati...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Mahajan, Neha, Chang, Huan Ting, Leeman, Rachel, Manalo, Rachel, Glaberson, Wendy Robin
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BMJ Publishing Group 2020
Materias:
New Disease
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7481095/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32907870
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2020-237306
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Sumario:This case aims to remind all providers to scrutinise for atypical presentations of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) which may mimic a more routine diagnosis. In the absence of mucocutaneous symptoms, the diagnosis of MIS-C can be missed. Given the potential for rapid deterioration of patients with MIS-C, early treatment and inpatient interventions are necessary.

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