Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children

West J Emerg Med. 2022 Jul 11;23(4):505-513. doi: 10.5811/westjem.2022.3.55325.

Abstract

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is an uncommon but emerging syndrome related to SARS-CoV-2 infection. While the presentation of MIS-C is generally delayed after exposure to the virus that causes coronavirus 2019, both MIS-C and Kawasaki disease (KD) share similar clinical features. Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children poses a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge given the lack of definitive diagnostic tests and a paucity of evidence regarding treatment modalities. We review the clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluations, and management of MIS-C and compare its clinical features to those of KD.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19* / complications
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome / therapy

Supplementary concepts

  • pediatric multisystem inflammatory disease, COVID-19 related