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Adult Kawasaki disease.

H H Shelleh1, S A Khan, L A Khan

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Najran General Hospital, Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Medical Journal
|May 22, 2001
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This report details a rare adult case of Kawasaki disease (KD) in Yemen, highlighting cardiac complications like tricuspid regurgitation and endocarditis. Long-term cardiac monitoring is crucial for adult KD patients.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pediatrics
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Kawasaki disease (KD) is a pediatric illness primarily affecting children under three.
  • First described in Japan in 1967, KD's etiology remains largely unknown.

Observation:

  • A typical case of Kawasaki disease was observed in an adult Yemeni male.
  • The patient presented with tricuspid regurgitation and tricuspid valve endocarditis, rare in KD literature.

Findings:

  • The adult patient exhibited elevated monocyte and eosinophil counts (up to 10%).
  • Persistent right bundle branch block was noted two years post-illness, a significant cardiac sequela.
  • Tricuspid regurgitation and endocarditis were key cardiac complications observed.

Implications:

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  • This case expands the known clinical spectrum of Kawasaki disease into adulthood.
  • Highlights the potential for serious cardiac complications, including valve involvement and conduction abnormalities, in adult KD.
  • Emphasizes the need for prolonged cardiac surveillance in adult patients diagnosed with Kawasaki disease to manage potential long-term cardiovascular risks.