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Kawasaki syndrome.

N Olgun¹, H Ozkan, H Oren

¹Department of Pediatrics, Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Izmir.

The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics

|April 1, 1992

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Kawasaki syndrome, a rare acute vasculitis in children, presents with fever, rash, and other symptoms. This case highlights diagnosis in a young girl, emphasizing clinical criteria and literature review.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Rheumatology
Pediatric Cardiology

Background:

Kawasaki syndrome (KS), or mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, is an acute vasculitis affecting infants and young children.
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent cardiac complications.

Observation:

A four-year-old girl presented with classic symptoms of KS: fever, rash, conjunctivitis, lip and tongue changes, pharyngeal erythema, and extremity edema/desquamation.
The patient likely developed mitral valve prolapse during the illness.

Findings:

Diagnosis was confirmed by meeting all clinical criteria for KS and excluding other conditions.
The case is notable due to the rarity of KS in Turkey.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of recognizing KS in pediatric patients, even in regions where it is uncommon.

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Highlights the potential for cardiac involvement, such as mitral valve prolapse, necessitating vigilant monitoring.