Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Presenting As Acute Severe Necrotizing Pancreatitis: A Case Report

Overview

Journal JPGN Rep

Publisher Wiley

Date 2024 Nov 29

PMID 39610410

Authors

Hanna Distel

Kelley Hutchins

Prashant J Purohit

Rodolfo E Begue

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Abstract

We report a case of moderately severe acute pancreatitis, hyperglycemia, acidosis, splenic, superior mesenteric, and portal vein thrombosis in relation to multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). The patient responded well to intravenous immune globulin, corticosteroids, antibiotics, systemic anticoagulation, and drainage of peripancreatic fluid. The case highlights the polymorphic presentation of MIS-C and advises high level of suspicion for unusual, severe cases unresponsive to routine care.

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