Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and retropharyngeal edema: A case series

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2021 May:144:110667. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110667. Epub 2021 Mar 4.

Abstract

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is thought to follow SARS-CoV-2 infection and presents with fever and multisystem dysfunction. We report three children with suspected MIS-C found to have retropharyngeal edema without evidence of a bacterial etiology. We raise the possibility that an association between MIS-C and retropharyngeal edema exists.

Keywords: COVID-19; MIS-C; Retropharyngeal edema; SARS-CoV-2.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Child
  • Edema / diagnosis
  • Edema / etiology
  • Humans
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Supplementary concepts

  • pediatric multisystem inflammatory disease, COVID-19 related