Retropharyngeal Edema and Neck Pain in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-c)
Elan Jenkins, Whitney Sherry, Alison Smith, Bradley S. Rostad, Christina A. Rostad, Kaitlin Jones, Preeti Jaggi
Abstract
We defined the prevalence of neck pain, trismus, or dysphagia (28.4%) and retropharyngeal edema (2.9%) among 137 patients with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-c). Retropharyngeal edema or phlegmon has been documented radiologically in at least 9 children. Symptoms of neck inflammation are common in MIS-c.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePhlegmonTrismusNeck painLaryngeal EdemaEdemaOdynophagiaDysphagiaRetropharyngeal abscessRetropharyngeal spaceSurgeryPathologyAbscessComputed tomographyAlternative medicineKawasaki Disease and Coronary ComplicationsStreptococcal Infections and TreatmentsPneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema