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Atypical Kawasaki Disease in a 4 Years Old Child with Mumps
Prakash Banjade1, Kiran Subedi1
1Department of Pediatrics, Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Abstract:
Kawasaki disease is an acute febrile condition seen in children. However, it is also well recognized that some patients do not fulfill the classic diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of Kawasaki disease. The incomplete form of Kawasaki disease is termed as 'Incomplete KD' or 'Atypical KD'. This is a case of 4 years old child with fever and mumps. He had bilateral cervical adenitis. Patient failed to respond to IV antibiotics fulfilled the criteria of incomplete Kawasaki disease. The child was managed with high dose aspirin until the child was afebrile for 48 hours. Kawasaki disease is a common vasculitis in children. Atypical cases might be missed if there is concomitant viral illness. Hence the identification and management of Kawasaki disease is paramount to decrease the mortality related to the cardiac disease. Keywords: bilateral cervical adenitis; fever and mumps; failed to respond IV antibiotics; incomplete kawasaki disease.
Insights
Incomplete Kawasaki disease can present atypically, especially with concurrent viral illnesses like mumps. Early identification and treatment are crucial to prevent cardiac complications in children with this vasculitis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Rheumatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Kawasaki disease (KD) is a leading cause of acquired heart disease in children.
- Incomplete or atypical Kawasaki disease presents diagnostic challenges, often lacking classic criteria.
- Concurrent viral infections can mask or mimic symptoms of incomplete KD.
Observation:
- A 4-year-old child presented with fever and mumps, accompanied by bilateral cervical adenitis.
- The patient did not respond to intravenous antibiotics, suggesting an alternative diagnosis.
- These symptoms met the criteria for incomplete Kawasaki disease.
Findings:
- The child was diagnosed with incomplete Kawasaki disease.
- Treatment involved high-dose aspirin until the patient remained afebrile for 48 hours.
Implications:
- Recognizing atypical Kawasaki disease presentations is vital, particularly during viral outbreaks.
- Prompt diagnosis and management of incomplete KD can mitigate the risk of severe cardiac sequelae.
- Increased awareness is necessary to prevent missed diagnoses and reduce KD-related mortality.
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