Presentation of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 Infection as Cholestatic Jaundice in Two Healthy Adolescents

Authors

A. Perez
D. Kogan-Liberman
S. Sheflin-Findling, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
A. Raizner
K. L. Ahuja, Northwell Health
N. Ovchinsky

Publication Date

2020

Journal Title

J Pediatr

Abstract

© 2020 Elsevier Inc. Liver abnormalities in severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus 2 infection, including hepatitis and cholestasis, have been observed in adults and are associated with worse outcomes. We describe 2 adolescents with cholestasis and hepatitis with mild presentation of severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus 2 lacking typical symptoms. Our intention is to raise index of suspicion for testing and protective equipment use.

Volume Number

226

Pages

278-280

Document Type

Article

Status

Faculty, Northwell Resident

Facility

School of Medicine; Northwell Health

Primary Department

General Pediatrics

Additional Departments

COVID-19 Publications

PMID

32710910

DOI

10.1016/j.jpeds.2020.07.054