Open AccessSevere hypertransaminasemia during mild SARS‐CoV‐2 infection: A pediatric case report and literature review
Author(s) -
Palpacelli Alessandra,
Martelli Gaia,
Lattanzi Bianca,
Volpini Alessandro,
Cazzato Salvatore
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
pediatric investigation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2574-2272
DOI - 10.1002/ped4.12300
Subject(s) - medicine , covid-19 , presentation (obstetrics) , pathogenesis , pediatrics , case presentation , critically ill , intensive care medicine , immunology , virology , surgery , disease , infectious disease (medical specialty) , outbreak
Liver injury during SARS‐CoV‐2 infection has a multifactorial pathogenesis and it is frequent in pediatric cases. Case presentation We report a case with severe hypertransaminasemia associated with mild SARS‐CoV‐2 infection. Conclusion This highlights the potential need of hepatic function evaluation during acute illness and follow‐up even in non‐critically ill children with COVID‐19.