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SARS-CoV-2 Related Ischemic Colitis in an Adolescent With Trisomy 21: Diagnostic Pitfalls and Considerations

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Millions of patients seek medical attention for diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain. In the current environment, it is important to recognize that these symptoms may be the only manifestation… Click to show full abstract

Millions of patients seek medical attention for diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain. In the current environment, it is important to recognize that these symptoms may be the only manifestation or may precede more serious systemic complications of COVID-19. Herein, we describe the first case of ischemic colitis (IC) in a young adult who presented with diarrhea and highlight the laboratory pitfalls for patients with COVID-19 presenting with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms.

Keywords: ischemic colitis; related ischemic; colitis; cov related; sars cov; colitis adolescent

Journal Title: Pediatric and Developmental Pathology
Year Published: 2021

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