Bilateral pulmonary emboli in a teenager with positive SARS-CoV-2 antibody

Thromboembolic phenomena, particularly pulmonary emboli, have been described in adult patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, but have been less evident in children. We describe a case of a teenager with bilateral pulmonary emboli leading to cardiovascular collapse in the setting of a positive SARS-CoV-2 IgM antibody.

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Although less common in children, thromboembolic phenomena, especially pulmonary emboli, have been reported in adults with SARS-CoV-2 infection. This case describes a teenager with bilateral pulmonary emboli leading to cardiovascular collapse in the presence of a positive SARS-CoV-2 IgM antibody.