[Rare but potentially life-threatening - Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults - a case description]

Lakartidningen. 2021 May 17:118:21084.
[Article in Swedish]

Abstract

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults, MIS-A, is a rare but severe post-covid-19 immunologic complication. The presentation is similar to Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, MIS-C. Both MIS-A/C are life-threatening immunologic syndromes characterized by hypotension, skin rashes, myocardial affection, coagulopathy and GI symptoms. Here we describe a case of MIS-A in a 35-year-old previously healthy female who, five weeks after a mild covid-19 infection, presented with a life-threatening immunological reaction. The patient made a swift recovery upon treatment with immunoglobulins, corticosteroids and an interleukin-1 receptor antagonist. We want to highlight the importance of immunological derangements following covid-19 infections in adults. We also present a treatment suggestion for MIS-A based on the management routine for MIS-C, which has been developed from international discussions and collaborations by pediatric rheumatologists in Sweden and around the world.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • COVID-19*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Sweden
  • Syndrome
  • Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Supplementary concepts

  • pediatric multisystem inflammatory disease, COVID-19 related