Novel Presentation of Pediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome Temporally Associated with COVID-19

Abstract

Pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome temporally associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging rare disease reported in children 4 to 6 weeks after a usually asymptomatic COVID-19 infection. Though it usually presents as a Kawasaki-like illness or toxic shock syndrome, other multisystem presentations have been reported. Presentation as hemiplegia, however, is rare. Here, we describe a child with acute hemiplegia and rapidly progressive shock, who responded dramatically to steroids and intravenous immunoglobulin and experienced a full recovery. By reporting this case, we wish to add to the literature this atypical presentation of this novel disease, and highlight the importance of quickly diagnosing and treating this life-threatening disease.

Keywords

PIMS-TS - COVID-19 - TIA - pediatric - stroke - hemiplegia

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