Retropharyngeal oedema as an atypical presentation of multiple inflammatory syndrome in children

Ugeskr Laeger. 2022 Oct 31;184(44):V05220322.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Multiple inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) has casuistically been reported in conjunction with retropharyngeal oedema. This case report details the diagnosis and treatment of MIS-C in a 13-year-old girl where the initial treatment was targeted against the retropharyngeal oedema. The aim is to highlight the atypical presentation of MIS-C.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Edema* / diagnosis
  • Edema* / etiology
  • Edema* / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome* / complications