Acute Abdomen-A Clinical Presentation of MIS-C in Children

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Gun E., Botan E., Demir B., ERGÜN E., ÖZDEMİR H., FİTOZ Ö. S., ...More

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES, vol.17, no.01, pp.24-32, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17 Issue: 01
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.1055/s-0041-1739394
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.24-32
  • Keywords: multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, COVID-19, intestinal inflammation, appendicitis, children, MULTISYSTEM INFLAMMATORY SYNDROME
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective Multisystemic inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is characterized by persistent fever, systemic hyperinflammation, and multiple-organ dysfunction. There are a few reports about MIS-C presenting with acute abdomen. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the clinical characteristics and treatment options for MIS-C-related acute abdomen and appendicitis.