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Pancreatitis in Kawasaki disease
American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)
|March 1, 1987
Summary
Kawasaki disease can lead to pancreatitis in children, presenting as severe abdominal pain and elevated amylase. Early consideration of pancreatitis is crucial for timely diagnosis and management in these patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Rheumatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Kawasaki disease is a critical illness in children, characterized by systemic vasculitis.
- Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in Kawasaki disease, but pancreatitis is an underrecognized complication.
Observation:
- Two pediatric patients with Kawasaki disease exhibited vomiting, abdominal pain, and elevated serum amylase.
- Ultrasonography revealed findings consistent with pancreatitis in both cases, developing approximately two weeks into the illness.
Findings:
- Extensive evaluations excluded other common causes of pancreatitis in both children.
- The clinical presentation and diagnostic findings strongly suggested pancreatitis as a complication of Kawasaki disease.
Implications:
- Pancreatitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis for children with Kawasaki disease presenting with severe abdominal pain.
- This highlights the importance of recognizing and managing non-coronary vascular complications in Kawasaki disease.