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  • Pediatric gastroenterology
  • Infectious diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Abdominal pain is a known, yet uncommon, presentation of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
  • Typical imaging findings focus on pulmonary manifestations, with limited reports on gastrointestinal involvement, particularly in pediatric cases.

Observation:

  • A healthy teenager presented with isolated mesenteric adenopathy, initially suggesting a self-limited condition.
  • Initial upper respiratory swab tests for COVID-19 using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) were negative.

Findings:

  • The patient's condition progressed to severe illness requiring intensive care.
  • A subsequent sputum PCR test confirmed a positive diagnosis of COVID-19.
  • Isolated mesenteric adenopathy was the primary initial imaging finding.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the diverse and evolving clinical spectrum of COVID-19.
  • A high index of suspicion for COVID-19 is crucial in pediatric patients presenting with abdominal symptoms, even with initial negative respiratory tests.
  • Mesenteric adenopathy should be considered a potential early sign of COVID-19 in adolescents.