Chest radiograph features of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) compared to pediatric COVID-19.

Bradley S RostadJay H ShahChristina A RostadPreeti JaggiEdward J RicherLeann E LinamAdina L AlazrakiErica L RiedeselSarah S Milla

Published in: Pediatric radiology (2021)

Key chest radiographic features of MIS-C versus those of COVID-19 were pleural effusions and lower zone pulmonary opacifications as well as intra-abdominal inflammation. Elucidating the distinguishing radiographic features of MIS-C may help refine the case definition and expedite diagnosis and treatment.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
oxidative stress
young adults
pulmonary hypertension
respiratory syndrome coronavirus