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ArticlePakistan journal of medical sciences

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

Lama AlFakhri, Abdullah F AlSaeed, Majed B AlZin, Syed Amir Ahmad

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Article in Pakistan journal of medical sciences. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Lama AlFakhriDr. Lama AlFakhri, MD Department of Emergency Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah F AlSaeedDr. Abdullah F. AlSaeed, Medical Student, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Majed B AlZinDr. Majed B AlZin, MBBS, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Syed Amir AhmadDr. Syed Amir Ahmad, MD (Peds), MRCPCH (UK), Department of Emergency Medicine, Ped Emer Fellowship (University of Toronto), King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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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.

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COVID-19MIS-CRiyadhScrotal pain

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PMID37250555
PMCPMC10214790

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