Imaging findings of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children associated with COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A hyperinflammatory immune-mediated shock syndrome has been recognised in children exposed to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Objective

To describe typical imaging findings in children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19.

Materials and methods

During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, imaging studies and clinical data from children treated for multisystem inflammatory syndrome were collected from multiple centres. Standardised case templates including demographic, biochemical and imaging information were completed by participating centres and reviewed by paediatric radiologists and paediatricians.

Results

We included 37 child

SUBMITTER: Caro-Dominguez P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8076442 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature