Multisystem inflammatory syndrome following COVID-19 infection mimicking abdominal tuberculosis in Nepal: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and importance

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) is an uncommon condition that can present with a wide range of clinical features and complications. As it can be confused with various diseases, diagnosis is crucial as proper management can improve the patient's condition.

Case presentation

14-year male presented with fever, abdominal pain, and cough on September 2021. On examination, he was febrile with a distended abdomen and enlarged liver. Following investigations, abdominal tuberculosis was suspected but his condition improved with broad-spectrum antibiotics, intravenous immunoglobulins, and high-dose steroids.

Clinical discussion

Any children with COVID 19 infection who have fever with multiple systems involved after ruling out ot

SUBMITTER: Basnet P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9663142 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature