Esophageal ulcer and multisystem inflammatory syndrome after COVID-19: A case report.
World J Gastrointest Endosc
; 16(8): 483-488, 2024 Aug 16.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults (MIS-A) is a rare but severe disease occurring several weeks after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection. It develops in adults with inflammation of different organs including the gastrointestinal tract, heart, kidneys, skin and hematopoietic system. CASESUMMARY:
We present a 58-year-old Chinese man diagnosed with MIS-A. His chief complaints were fever, generalized fatigue and anorexia, accompanied with rashes on his back. Further examination showed cardiac, renal and liver injury. He had melena and gastroscopy indicated esophageal ulcer and severe esophagitis. Repeated blood and sputum culture did not show growth of bacteria or fungi. Antibiotic treatment was stopped due to unsatisfactory performance. His condition improved after prednisone and other supportive treatment.CONCLUSION:
Gastrointestinal involvement in MIS-A is not uncommon. Intestinal involvement predominates, and esophageal involvement is rarely reported. Esophageal ulcer with bleeding could also be a manifestation of MIS-A.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Idioma:
En
Revista:
World J Gastrointest Endosc
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
China