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Cavitary Lung Lesions in a Neonate: Potential Manifestation of COVID-19 related Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome
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  • anish bakhle,
  • kavita sreekumar,
  • bonny baracho,
  • sanjay sardessai,
  • M.P. Silveira
anish bakhle
Goa Medical College
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kavita sreekumar
Goa Medical College

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bonny baracho
Goa Medical College
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sanjay sardessai
Goa Medical College
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M.P. Silveira
Goa Medical College
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Abstract

Background: The hyperinflammatory state of Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) predisposes to thromboembolic complications. We report a neonate with multiple cavitary lesions in lung, which we suspect could be a manifestation of MIS following maternal COVID-19 infection during pregnancy. Case report: 8 day old neonate was referred with fever and fast breathing. Mother was positive for COVID-19 in 29th week. COVID-19 RT-PCR was negative, however, antibodies were positive. He had increased leucocyte count, and elevated levels of C-Reactive protein(CRP), Procalcitonin, Ferritin, Lactate dehydrogenase(LDH), and D-dimer along with bilateral reticulonodular opacities on chest radiograph and multiple nodules with evidence of cavitation in both lungs on Chest Tomography. All cultures were negative. A possible diagnosis of MIS was made. Infant was treated with Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) which he responded to with resolution of symptoms. Conclusion: Neonates exposed to COVID-19 should be evaluated for thromboembolic complications and IVIG can be one of the treatment modalities.