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Glossary Kawasaki disease

causes inflammation in blood vessels, primarily affecting young children

Kawasaki disease, also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, is a rare but serious condition that primarily affects children under the age of 5. It causes inflammation in the walls of medium-sized arteries throughout the body, including the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart. Symptoms include a high fever, rash, swollen hands and feet, red eyes, and swollen lymph nodes. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent long-term heart complications.

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research Kawasaki disease: an update

17 citations , January 2001 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

Early treatment with immunoglobulin and aspirin reduces heart complications in children with Kawasaki disease.

research Kawasaki Disease and Alopecia Areata: Coincidence or a True Association?

2 citations , September 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

This case report describes the first observed association between alopecia areata and Kawasaki disease in a 10-year-old boy, suggesting a possible link that merits further investigation.

research ATYPICAL KAWASAKI DISEASE PRESENTING AS TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM IN AN 11 YEAR OLD FEMALE

May 2021 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology”

This case report suggests that Kawasaki disease should be considered in the differential diagnosis for children presenting with alopecia following a febrile illness with mucositis and conjunctivitis.

research Alopecia areata during the convalescent phase of kawasaki disease

April 2021 in “Indian pediatrics case reports”

This case report describes how alopecia areata and Beau's lines resolved in a child following treatment for Kawasaki disease, suggesting these symptoms may be linked to the underlying autoimmune process.

research Adult Kawasaki's disease with myocarditis, splenomegaly, and highly elevated serum ferritin levels

13 citations , September 2009 in “Heart & Lung”

This case study reports the first known instance of adult Kawasaki's disease presenting with highly elevated serum ferritin levels and splenomegaly, emphasizing its consideration in differential diagnoses for adults with persistent rash, fever, and specific clinical features.

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