Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute febrile vasculitis of early childhood which affects small and medium blood vessels. It prevails in children between 1 to 5 years old, being it unusual in children younger than one year old. Diagnosis is based on clinical criteria, although, due to its ...
Kawasaki diseaseVasculitisAtypical or incomplete cases are rising and diagnosis is delayed. Diagnosis should be made early and attention directed at prevention of the cardiovascular complications. High dose Intravenous Gamma Globulin may reduce risk of coronary artery aneurysms....
Conclusions: At a very young age, KD can be challenging to reach a diagnosis. In these cases, the echocardiogram can be of great help in identifying patients with this condition.Lara-Escalera, Sonia CristinaReyes-Viera, Luz MarinaGonzález-Arenas, EfrénRevista Mexicana de Pediatria...
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Anales De PediatriaMartinez M, Del Castillo F, Borque C, Garcia M, De Jose M, Martinez F. Incidencia y caracteristicas clinicas de la enfermedad de Kawasaki. An Pediatr (Barc) 2003; 59(4):323- 7.M.Martínez Ruiz, F.del Castillo Martín, C.Borque Andrés, M.J.García Miguel, M.I...