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Kawasaki disease associated with gallbladder hydrops
Y Coşkun1, Z Bayraktaroğlu, A Gökalp
1Department of Pediatrics, Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine.
The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
|July 1, 1995
Summary
Kawasaki disease, a condition affecting young children, can present with unusual gallbladder issues. Early treatment with intravenous gamma globulin (IVGG) is crucial for preventing cardiac complications.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Rheumatology
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
Background:
- Kawasaki disease is an acute, febrile, systemic vasculitis of unknown cause primarily impacting children under five.
- Characteristic clinical manifestations include fever, rash, conjunctivitis, oral changes, and extremity alterations.
Observation:
- A five-year-old boy presented with typical Kawasaki disease symptoms.
- He also exhibited an uncommon complication: acute hydrops of the gallbladder.
Findings:
- The case highlights the potential for atypical presentations of Kawasaki disease.
- Acute hydrops of the gallbladder was identified as a rare associated finding.
Implications:
- Recognizing unusual manifestations is key for timely diagnosis and management of Kawasaki disease.
- Prompt treatment with intravenous gamma globulin (IVGG) remains essential for mitigating severe outcomes, particularly cardiac sequelae.