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. 2023 Feb 9;182(4):1731–1739. doi: 10.1007/s00431-023-04850-3

What is Known:

   • Somatic symptoms disorders (SSDs) are frequent in the pediatric age, especially in early adolescence.

   • Evidence remains scarce on the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on SSDs in children.

What is New:

   • Children with SSD who accessed during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic presented specific clinical features.

   • The implementation of pediatricians’ education and a multidisciplinary approach are needed to optimize the management of SSDs.