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This phenomenon can further complicate the diagnosis of acute abdominal conditions, not solely due to bacterial or viral intestinal infections but also attributable to post-infectious acute inflammatory states resulting in either undertreatment of inflammatory conditions or unnecessary surgery.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Case presentation<\/jats:title><jats:p>In this case study, we present the case of an 11-year-old female who initially presented with fever and right lower quadrant abdominal pain, raising concerns of appendicitis. However, upon further investigation, it was revealed that she harbored a sizable mesenteric mass. Subsequent biopsy results unveiled a significant necrotic mesenteric lymphadenitis. Notably, this patient fulfilled the criteria for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), a condition that manifested following persistent postoperative fever. Remarkably, the patient exhibited a highly favorable response to the treatment administered. This clinical scenario presents an atypical manifestation of MIS-C, as the patient displayed a substantial mesenteric mass alongside symptoms mimicking appendicitis, within the context of an acute abdomen.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Clinicians should consider MIS-C and other post-infectious inflammatory conditions in mind when diagnosing acute abdominal cases. The presented case underscores the importance of recognizing atypical presentations of MIS-C that can mimic appendicitis, sometimes necessitating surgical resection of a large lymph node. 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