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Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children in a 15-Year-Old Male with a Retropharyngeal Phlegmon

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: This is a case of a 15-year-old male with an initial diagnosis of a retropharyngeal phlegmon who ultimately developed new symptoms and laboratory findings consistent with MIS-C. This case report demonstrates an atypical initial presentation for MIS-C that has not been reported in the literature.

Source: Case Reports in Pediatrics

DOI: 10.1155/2020/6668371

Authors: Paul Han, Jelena Douillard, Jerry Cheng, Anusha Ramanathan, David Tieu, Timothy Degner

Institution: University of California, Los Angeles

Language: English

Topic: Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790