Title of article
Acute Pancreatitis Caused by COVID-19 in a Child: A Case Report
Author/Authors
Gholami, Mehri Clinical Research Development Unit of Imam Ali Hospital - Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran , Arjmand, Reza Department of Pediatrics - School of Medicine - Imam Ali Hospital - Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
Pages
3
From page
107
To page
109
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) occurs in children as well as adults and it is mainly associated with symptoms of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. The patient was a 13-year-old child who had no symptoms of a respiratory infection and complained of abdominal pain and vomiting. A COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test was requested, which was positive. Based on laboratory test results indicating high serum amylase and lipase levels and imaging findings, acute pancreatitis was diagnosed, and after supportive treatment, the patient was discharged in good general condition. During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, children who refer to medical centers with gastrointestinal symptoms and pancreatitis should be checked for COVID-19.
Keywords
Children , Acute pancreatitis , COVID-19 , SARS-CoV-2
Journal title
International Journal of Enteric Pathogens
Serial Year
2020
Record number
2630710
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