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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · AJP Rep 2024; 14(01): e66-e68
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1779032
Case Report

A Pregnant Adolescent with COVID-19 and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children

Megan E. Trostle
1   Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
,
Tracy B. Grossman
1   Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
,
Christina A. Penfield 
1   Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
,
Colin K. L. Phoon 
2   Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
,
Vanessa N. Raabe
3   Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
4   Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU Langone Vaccine Center, New York, New York
,
Mark F. Sloane
5   Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
,
Ashley S. Roman 
1   Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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Abstract

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a new condition related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the pediatric population, was recognized by physicians in the United Kingdom in April 2020. Given those up to the age of 21 years can be affected, pregnant adolescents and young adults are susceptible. However, there is scant information on how MIS-C may affect pregnancy and whether the presentation differs in the pregnant population. We report a case of a pregnant adolescent with COVID-19 and MIS-C with a favorable outcome. This case highlights the considerations in managing a critically ill pregnant patient with a novel illness and the importance of a multidisciplinary team in coordinating care.

Keywords

multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children - COVID-19 - pregnancy - critical illness


Publication History

Received: 10 July 2020

Accepted: 22 October 2023

Article published online:
18 February 2024

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