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Gallbladder hydrops in mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome.

Y S Choi1, B Sharma

  • 1Combined Medicine/Pediatric Residency Program, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX 79920-5001.

Southern Medical Journal
|March 1, 1989
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Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome (MLNS) can cause acute gallbladder hydrops. Patients with this combination are typically older, and diagnosis involves abdominal symptoms, liver tests, and ultrasound confirmation.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome (MLNS), also known as Kawasaki disease, is an acute febrile illness.
  • Gallbladder hydrops is a rare complication of MLNS.

Observation:

  • A case of acute gallbladder hydrops in a 36-month-old boy with MLNS is presented.
  • A review of 46 cases revealed that patients with MLNS and gallbladder hydrops are older than those without gallbladder hydrops.

Findings:

  • Abdominal symptoms and abnormal liver function tests suggest the diagnosis.
  • Ultrasonography confirms gallbladder enlargement (twice normal size).
  • Increased risk of cardiac complications is noted.

Implications:

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  • Early diagnosis and recognition of this association are crucial.
  • Supportive care is primary treatment; cholecystostomy is indicated for operative intervention.
  • Understanding this association may improve patient outcomes and management strategies.