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[Kawasaki disease in Sicily: description of the first case with giant coronary aneurysm]
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This case report highlights Kawasaki disease leading to giant coronary artery aneurysms. Delayed diagnosis and treatment, possibly influenced by steroid use, worsened cardiac outcomes, emphasizing the need for prompt intervention.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Rheumatology
- Internal Medicine
Context:
- Kawasaki disease (KD) is a critical pediatric illness.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are vital to prevent cardiac sequelae.
- Giant coronary artery aneurysms (GCAAs) represent a severe complication of KD.
Purpose:
- To report a case of Kawasaki disease with rapid progression to giant coronary artery aneurysms.
- To discuss the potential impact of delayed diagnosis, therapy, and steroid treatment on cardiac damage.
- To underscore the diagnostic utility of echocardiography in identifying coronary aneurysms.
Summary:
- A case of Kawasaki disease presenting with early-onset giant coronary artery aneurysms is detailed.
- Delayed diagnosis and treatment initiation negatively impacted the patient's outcome.
- Echocardiography demonstrated high sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value for detecting cardiac lesions in this case.
Impact:
- This case highlights the potential for rapid GCAA development in Kawasaki disease.
- It emphasizes the critical role of timely diagnosis and appropriate therapy in managing KD.
- The findings reinforce echocardiography's importance in evaluating coronary artery abnormalities in KD patients.
Abstract:
A case of Kawasaki disease with early development of giant coronary artery aneurysm is reported. The delay in the diagnosis and consequently in the use of correct therapy has conditioned the outcome of the illness. We don't know the predictive factors of cardiac complications, but steroid treatment in our patient probably had an important role in the cardiac damage. The use of echocardiography in the evaluation of coronary aneurysm has confirmed the sensitivity, specificity and predictive value of this technique in detecting cardiac lesions.