Atypical and novel presentations of Coronavirus Disease 2019: a case series of three children
MS Ekbatani, SA Hassani, Leila Tahernia, Bahareh Yaghmaei, Shima Mahmoudi, Amene Navaeian, Maryam Rostamyan, Farhad Zamani, Setareh Mamishi
Abstract
Typical presentations of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) including respiratory symptoms (cough, respiratory distress and hypoxia), fever and dyspnoea are considered main symptoms in adults, but atypical presentation in children could be a diagnostic challenge. We report three children whose initial presentation was gastrointestinal, and in whom Covid-19 infection was found, concluding that cases of acute appendicitis, mesenteric adenitis and flank tenderness may mask an infection with this virus, and should therefore be investigated.
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MedicinePresentation (obstetrics)CoronavirusCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)DiseaseRespiratory distressPediatricsInfectious disease (medical specialty)Internal medicineSurgeryCOVID-19 Impact on ReproductionCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesKawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications