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Atypical Kawasaki Disease in a 6-year-old Albanian child, Case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Kawasaki Disease is a vasculitis of medium size arteries of children less than 5 years. If untreated it results in dilatations of coronary arteries and may lead to aneurisms, heart failure, myocardial infarction and death. Case summary: A 6-year-old child had prolonged fever of 7 days, mucosal involvement of throat and mouth and edema of limbs. After evaluation, the diagnosis of KD was made, and the child was treated with aspirin and corticosteroids. Discussion: An atypical case of KD was made with only fever and two out of five criteria met. Follow-up revealed no complications.

Source: World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14909173

Authors: Albana Shahini, Ragip Retkoceri, Gentian Zervoi, Altin Malaj

Institutions: Catholic University Our Lady of Good Counsel, University Clinical Center of Kosovo

Language: English

Topic: Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W6949558744

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