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Kawasaki disease with cardiac involvement revealed by acute pancreatitis in an adult: a rare case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Kawasaki disease (KD) is a rare systemic inflammatory disease primarily affecting children under 5 years of age, with very few cases reported in adults. This condition is characterized by potential coronary involvement, including aneurysms and gastrointestinal manifestations, such as pancreatitis. CASE PRESENTATION: A 21-year-old man presented with a febrile rash, fever, conjunctivitis, and acute pancreatitis. Imaging revealed coronary artery aneurysms. Treatment with intravenous immunoglobulins, aspirin, and corticosteroids led to significant clinical improvement. CONCLUSIONS: This case underscores the rare occurrence of Kawasaki disease in adults, particularly with both pancreatic and coronary artery involvement. The effective use of immunoglobulins and corticosteroids highlights the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in managing this rare condition in adults.

Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal

DOI: 10.1186/s43044-025-00649-9

Authors: Leila BARAKAT, Meryem HABOUB, Safaa MHABER, Khadija ECHCHILALI, Mina MOUDATIR, Salim AROUS, Mohamed Ghali BENOUNA, Rachida HABBAL, Abdenasser DRIGHIL, Hassan EL KABLI

Institutions: University of Hassan II Casablanca, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Ibn Rochd

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: W4410760186

FWCI: 0.889

Cites: 13

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10