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A Rare Case of Intussusception in a Covid-19 Positive Patient With Nephrotic Syndrome



Sorkhi H1 ; Dooki ME1 ; Hadipour A1 ; Hosseinpour S2 ; Abdavi P1 ; Mohammadi M1
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Source: Journal of Babol University of Medical Sciences Published:2022

Abstract

Background and Objective: Intussusception is one of the most common causes of intestinal obstruction in children 5 months to 3 years, which is the most common cause of acute abdominal pain and its prevalence increases as a result of viral infection. In this report, were present a case of intussusception in a 17-years-old boy following COVID-19. Case Report: A 17-year-old adolescent boy with a known case of steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome from the age of two has been referred to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain and vomiting. On ultrasound, renal mass and free fluids were shown. Ileocecal intussusception was observed and was repaired without any complications. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, intussusception should be considered in every patient with nephrotic syndrome with COVID-19 infection. © The authors.