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A case of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: A case report
Junsheng Jiang1, Zheng Fan, Yueyan Mao
1Department of Pediatrics, Linping Branch of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Insights
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) following novel coronavirus infection can mimic Kawasaki disease. Early recognition and treatment with aspirin, methylprednisolone, and gammaglobulin led to a child's full recovery.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric critical care medicine
- Infectious diseases
- Cardiology
Background:
- Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a serious condition associated with novel coronavirus infection, potentially causing cardiogenic shock and death.
- MIS-C presents with multisystem involvement, often initially resembling Kawasaki disease.
Rationale:
Multisystemic inflammatory syndrome is a syndrome of multisystem involvement caused by a novel coronavirus infection that can lead to cardiogenic shock and death in children.
Patient Concerns:
A 4-year-old girl was diagnosed with multiple organ and multiple system involvement after Kawasaki disease.
Diagnosis:
Novel coronavirus infection-associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children was considered.
Interventions:
The patients received aspirin, methylprednisolone and gammaglobulin to treat multisystem inflammatory syndrome.
Outcomes:
After treatment, the child recovered and was discharged from the hospital.
Lessons:
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome is often mistaken for Kawasaki disease, fortunately, their treatments are similar, the purpose of this case is to remind clinicians of the need for early management of children with multisystem failure following novel coronavirus infection, increase the detection rate, and save the life of the child.
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