Suspected case of COVID-19-associated pancreatitis in a child
The world has been challenged by SARS CoV-2, a new virus causing pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome, with common symptoms of COVID-19 in pediatric patients including both respiratory and GI symptoms. There is a lack of literature implicating COVID-19 in pancreatitis, yet viruses are g...
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| author | Brian C. Alloway, BA Susan K. Yaeger, MD Richard J. Mazzaccaro, MD, PhD Tibisay Villalobos, MD Steven G. Hardy, MD, MS |
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| description | The world has been challenged by SARS CoV-2, a new virus causing pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome, with common symptoms of COVID-19 in pediatric patients including both respiratory and GI symptoms. There is a lack of literature implicating COVID-19 in pancreatitis, yet viruses are generally understood to be a cause of pancreatitis in children. We present a case of a previously well 7-year-old girl, who presented to the emergency department with a chief complaint of abdominal pain and anorexia. She was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis with an abnormal lipase, ultrasound, and computed tomography, and was found to be COVID-19 positive by polymerase chain reaction. Our case suggests that, in the current pandemic, consideration for SARS CoV-2 testing in children with gastrointestinal symptoms and pancreatitis may be considered. Additionally, this case highlights the need for appropriate personal protective equipment for providers, even when COVID is not initially on the differential. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1e8bc86f3fcf4cf9bd8eb0e835fac0bd2022-12-21T19:32:58ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332020-08-0115813091312Suspected case of COVID-19-associated pancreatitis in a childBrian C. Alloway, BA0Susan K. Yaeger, MD1Richard J. Mazzaccaro, MD, PhD2Tibisay Villalobos, MD3Steven G. Hardy, MD, MS4Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, USF Morsani College of Medicine, Cedar Crest Boulevard & I-78, Allentown 18103, PA, USA; Corresponding author.Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, USF Morsani College of Medicine, Allentown, PA, USADepartment of Pediatrics, Lehigh Valley Health Network/USF Morsani College of Medicine, Allentown, PA, USADepartment of Pediatrics, Section of Infectious Disease, Lehigh Valley Health Network, USF Morsani College of Medicine, Allentown, PA, USADepartment of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, USF Morsani College of Medicine, Cedar Crest Boulevard & I-78, Allentown 18103, PA, USAThe world has been challenged by SARS CoV-2, a new virus causing pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome, with common symptoms of COVID-19 in pediatric patients including both respiratory and GI symptoms. There is a lack of literature implicating COVID-19 in pancreatitis, yet viruses are generally understood to be a cause of pancreatitis in children. We present a case of a previously well 7-year-old girl, who presented to the emergency department with a chief complaint of abdominal pain and anorexia. She was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis with an abnormal lipase, ultrasound, and computed tomography, and was found to be COVID-19 positive by polymerase chain reaction. Our case suggests that, in the current pandemic, consideration for SARS CoV-2 testing in children with gastrointestinal symptoms and pancreatitis may be considered. Additionally, this case highlights the need for appropriate personal protective equipment for providers, even when COVID is not initially on the differential.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043320302569SARS CoV-2COVID-19Acute pancreatitisPediatrics |
| spellingShingle | Brian C. Alloway, BA Susan K. Yaeger, MD Richard J. Mazzaccaro, MD, PhD Tibisay Villalobos, MD Steven G. Hardy, MD, MS Suspected case of COVID-19-associated pancreatitis in a child Radiology Case Reports SARS CoV-2 COVID-19 Acute pancreatitis Pediatrics |
| title | Suspected case of COVID-19-associated pancreatitis in a child |
| title_full | Suspected case of COVID-19-associated pancreatitis in a child |
| title_fullStr | Suspected case of COVID-19-associated pancreatitis in a child |
| title_full_unstemmed | Suspected case of COVID-19-associated pancreatitis in a child |
| title_short | Suspected case of COVID-19-associated pancreatitis in a child |
| title_sort | suspected case of covid 19 associated pancreatitis in a child |
| topic | SARS CoV-2 COVID-19 Acute pancreatitis Pediatrics |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043320302569 |
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