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

Adriana Perez, Debora Kogan-Liberman, Shari Sheflin-Findling, Aileen Raizner, Kanya L. Ahuja, Nadia Ovchinsky

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)278-280
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Pediatrics
Volume226
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2020

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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