scholarly journals New onset diabetes with diabetic ketoacidosis in a child with multisystem inflammatory syndrome due to COVID-19

Author(s):  
Monica N. Naguib ◽  
Jennifer K. Raymond ◽  
Alaina P. Vidmar

AbstractIntroductionMultisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a unique clinical complication of SARS-CoV-2 infection observed in pediatric patients. COVID-19 is emerging as a potential trigger for the development of diabetes in children. Here, we report a patient presenting with MIS-C and new onset diabetes, and discuss the implication and clinical management of these concomitant conditions.Case presentationAn eight-year-old female presented with hyperglycemia, ketosis and metabolic acidosis consistent with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in the setting of fever, rash, respiratory distress, hemodynamic instability, reduced systolic function with dilation of the left anterior descending artery, and positive SARS-CoV-2 antibodies suggestive of MIS-C.

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Nabila Chekhlabi ◽  
Amal Haoudar ◽  
Nadia Echcharii ◽  
Said Ettair ◽  
Nezha Dini

Background and Aims. There is growing evidence that the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is emerging as a potential trigger virus for the development of diabetes mellitus in children. This can occur even in patients without factors predisposing to impaired glucose metabolism. Here, we report two rare cases of diabetic ketoacidosis revealing new-onset diabetes and precipitated by COVID-19. These cases are reported in view of their rarity and originality. The relationship between type 1 diabetes mellitus and COVID-19 is discussed. Results. Two children developed symptoms suggestive of diabetic ketoacidosis preceded by polyuria, polydipsia, and asbestos. There is a documented COVID-19 infection in the parents of the 2 children. An asymptomatic infection was detected in the 2 patients on the basis of a reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test. Thoracic imaging and inflammatory workup were negative in both cases. Both patients responded well to treatment, including rehydration regimens and intravenous insulin. On the 2nd day of their hospitalization, they were transferred to several injections of subcutaneous insulin with therapeutic and nutritional education from the parents. After about 4 weeks, their insulin requirements probably decreased due to the diabetes honeymoon. Conclusion. COVID-19 can induce acute onset diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis in children. More research data are needed to improve our knowledge of this constellation and to guide the most appropriate therapies.


2014 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. S49
Author(s):  
P. Wuthrich ◽  
F. Fiesseler ◽  
D. Salo ◽  
R. Riggs

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-56
Author(s):  
Reshmi Mishra ◽  
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Jyoti Ranjan Behera ◽  
P. Ramkumar ◽  
Mukesh Kumar Jain ◽  
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Diabetic ketoacidosis is an acute life-threatening complication of type 1 diabetes. Sometimes it is the first presentation in an undiagnosed child. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) disease (COVID-19) and diabetes mellitus are very much interrelated as diabetes mellitus is associated with an increased risk of severe COVID19 at the same time, many cases of new-onset diabetes had been diagnosed. Hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, and ketonemia are classical presentations. It is essential to correct the acidosis and fluid correction and insulin therapy in these patients, leading to vital organ dysfunction. In refractory metabolic acidosis, renal replacement therapy may help


2009 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 536-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Mohsen Dehghani ◽  
Saman Nikeghbalian ◽  
Ahad Eshraghian ◽  
Mahmood Haghighat ◽  
Mohammad Hadi Imanieh ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 232470962095133
Author(s):  
Asim Kichloo ◽  
Michael S. Albosta ◽  
Shane McMahon ◽  
Kimberly Movsesian ◽  
Farah Wani ◽  
...  

Immunotherapy drugs are gaining popularity in the treatment of certain malignancies due to the success of these agents in recent clinical trials. Pembrolizumab is an immune checkpoint inhibitor that acts via binding to programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) receptors on T-cells, allowing for the constitutive activation of T-cells to fight malignant tumor cells. Immune checkpoint molecules such as PD-1 act to inhibit T-cell function, promoting tolerance to self-antigens. Inhibition of these molecules may lead to increased T-cell activation against cancer cells, but also against healthy tissue, leading to the side effects of these medications known as immune-related adverse events. In this article, we present the case of a 77-year-old female with a history of metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma presenting with new-onset diabetes mellitus and diabetic ketoacidosis in the setting of receiving pembrolizumab chemotherapy. Our patient was treated with hydration, insulin therapy, and management of her electrolytes, ultimately being discharged with the need for home insulin therapy to manage her new-onset diabetes. There are no current guidelines for the management or surveillance of patients receiving pembrolizumab chemotherapy, and further research should be done to determine which patients are at highest risk to developing this rare but potentially lethal side effect.


2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 055-058 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick J. Troy ◽  
Roger P. Clark ◽  
Sri G. Kakarala ◽  
Jocelyn Burns ◽  
Isaac E. Silverman ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarek Hamed ◽  
Dina T. Sarhan

Abstract Background Initial reports from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic described children as being less susceptible to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) than adults. Later on, a severe and novel pediatric disorder termed multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) emerged. Pediatric patients with SARS-CoV-2 are at risk for critical illness with severe pulmonary COVID-19 and MIS-C. Both are described as two distinct conditions, and the differentiation between them was the scope of many studies. In this report from Egypt, we will describe two unique pediatric cases presented by combined manifestations of severe pulmonary COVID-19 and MIS-C. Case presentation Two patients presented with severe pulmonary COVID-19 evident by pulmonary symptoms, signs, and advanced CO-RADS stage in lung CT were simultaneously fulfilling the clinical criteria of MIS-C including fever, multi-system affection, increased inflammatory markers in addition to the proved COVID-19 by positive serologic tests for SARS-CoV-2 but PCR was negative. Both patients responded well to immune-modulation therapy by IVIG and steroids and discharged well under closed follow-up. Conclusions Although it is debatable to present simultaneously, MIS-C should be considered in patients presenting with typical clinical findings and concerns for pulmonary COVID-19 once the criteria for MIS-C diagnosis is fulfilled. Starting treatment without delay can favor better prognosis.


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