A Case of Kawasaki Disease with Initial Presentation of Arthritis and Icterus

Kawasaki disease is a systemic vasculitis that generally affects infants and children. Its diagnosis depends on clinical findings. Early diagnosis and treatment are important for the prevention of coronary dilatations. Late diagnosis due to different presentations can result in diagnostic difficulti...

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Published inBezmialem science Vol. 5; no. 2; pp. 86 - 89
Main Authors GOKNAR, Nilufer, DEMIR, Aysegul Dogan, ATAMAN, Yasemin, GOKALP, Selman, OKTEM, Faruk, KASAPCOPUR, Ozgur
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Galenos Publishing House 01.04.2017
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arthritis
gallbladder hydrops
Kawasaki disease
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Summary:Kawasaki disease is a systemic vasculitis that generally affects infants and children. Its diagnosis depends on clinical findings. Early diagnosis and treatment are important for the prevention of coronary dilatations. Late diagnosis due to different presentations can result in diagnostic difficulties and increased mortality. In this case report, we present the case of a 3-year-old boy who was admitted to our clinic with arthritis and icterus and who was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease.
ISSN:2148-2373
2148-2373
DOI:10.14235/bs.2016.939