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Scrotal pain as a novel symptom of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C): Report from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Authors :
AlFakhri, Lama
AlSaeed, Abdullah F.
AlZin, Majed B.
Ahmad, Syed Amir
Source :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences. May/Jun2023, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p913-915. 3p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

A previously healthy child, presented with severe abdominal and scrotal pain with scrotal swelling for five days. There was associated fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. There was history of COVID-19 infection in the previous month. The patient was febrile (39°C), and in pain. His other vitals were unremarkable. Testicular torsion and appendicitis were ruled out by ultrasound. Abdominal CT scan showed signs indicating terminal ileitis. His MIS-C panel revealed elevated inflammatory markers and cardiac enzymes and positive SARS-CoV-2 IgG levels. All cultures and RT-PCR COVID-19 were negative. Echocardiogram showed only minor mitral and tricuspid regurgitation. The patient was diagnosed as a case of MIS-C. and recovered completely on management. Our patient showed an inexplicable previously unreported complaint of scrotal pain and swelling as a symptom of MIS-c. Further research tackling MIS-C's different presentations and comparing the efficacy of the different treatment methods will help us better manage this disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1682024X
Volume :
39
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163900429
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.3.6257