Abstract: (11620 Views)
Background: Kawasaki disease is a worldwide problem, however, it is more common among Asians. Since 1960, over 170000 cases have been reported. In a child with prolonged fever (>5 days) in association with mucocutaneous or laboratory symptoms of systemic inflammation Kawasaki disease should be suspected. Atypical Kawasaki does not manifest with a pathognomic picture, therefore, mortality rate is quite high.
Patient: An 11-month neonate presented with high grade fever, diarrhea, nausea, and irritability. During the second week, thrombocytosis was developed, however, coronary artery was intact. A high clinical suspicious as well thrombocytosis and high ESR level lead to the diagnosis of atypical Kawasaki.: Atypical
Type of Study:
Case report |
Received: 2008/02/24 | Published: 2007/09/15