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Incomplete Kawasaki Disease in an Adult Complicated by Stroke

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic vasculitis with an unclear origin primarily affecting young children. The sole difference between complete and incomplete KD upon presentation is the number of signs and symptoms. There is a concerning case of a 50-year-old male with incomplete KD who has additionally presented with a stroke. Cases of KD are uncommon in adults but well-known in children. Ischemic stroke is quite rare in people with incomplete KD. This appears to be the first documented case of incomplete KD linked to a stroke in an adult. Because of the potentially life-threatening consequences associated with KD, healthcare professionals must take a multidisciplinary approach when assessing and managing such patients.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.72469

Authors: Asif Dabeer Jafri, Chitralekha Naik, Srikant K Dhar, Mareya Zeenat, Kaneez Fatima

Institutions: Institute of Medical Sciences and Sum Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar

Language: English

Topic: Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403796664