Acute Appendicitis Associated With Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
Meghan E. Hofto, Erinn O. Schmit, Meenu Sharma, Nichole Samuy
Abstract
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) has been reported to cause significant gastrointestinal symptoms. In this case series, we present four patients with MIS-C with documented acute appendicitis, which strengthens the association between SARS-CoV-2, MIS-C, and acute appendicitis.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAcute appendicitisAppendicitisSystemic inflammatory response syndromeInternal medicineGastroenterologyPediatricsGeneral surgerySepsisKawasaki Disease and Coronary ComplicationsAppendicitis Diagnosis and ManagementIntestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders