Acral Gangrene: Ugly Cousin of “COVID Toes” in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated with SARS-CoV-2?
Himanshi Chaudhary, Mithun Mohan, Abhinay Jain, Vijay Kumar, Lalit Takia, Murugan Sudhakar, Suresh Kumar Angurana, Ankur Kumar Jindal
Abstract
A spectrum of dermatologic manifestations has been reported in multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. We report 2 patients with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children and severe cardiovascular dysfunction who developed acral gangrene. Both responded well to therapy and recovered in the follow-up.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineGangreneCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakCousinDermatologyVirologyPathologyDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)ArchaeologyOutbreakHistoryDermatological and COVID-19 studiesStreptococcal Infections and TreatmentsSkin Diseases and Diabetes