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Case of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children presenting as fever and abdominal pain
  1. Neha Mahajan,
  2. Huan Ting Chang,
  3. Rachel Leeman,
  4. Rachel Manalo and
  5. Wendy Robin Glaberson
  1. Pediatrics, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
  1. Correspondence to Dr Wendy Robin Glaberson; wglaberson{at}med.miami.edu

Abstract

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.

  • tropical medicine (infectious disease)
  • paediatric intensive care
  • medical management

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https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2020-237306

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    Footnotes

    • Contributors NM, HTC and RL drafted the initial manuscript, collected pertinent data, and reviewed and revised the manuscript. RM provided key data and figures, as well as, reviewed and revised the manuscript. WRG designed the table and revised the figures, analysed the data, and critically reviewed and revised the manuscript for important intellectual content. All authors approved the final manuscript as submitted and agreed to be accountable for all aspects of the work.

    • Funding The authors have not declared a specific grant for this research from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.

    • Competing interests None declared.

    • Patient consent for publication Parental/guardian consent obtained.

    • Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.