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Coronavirus disease 2019-related Kawasaki syndrome: a case report.

Authors :
Aelami MH
Malek A
Saeidinia A
Source :
Journal of medical case reports [J Med Case Rep] 2022 Nov 09; Vol. 16 (1), pp. 432. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Nov 09.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 has changed the pattern of some diseases in the world, especially in pediatrics. Despite data suggesting that the pediatric population is less affected by coronavirus disease-19 infection, new concerns have been raised owing to reported cases with hyperinflammatory conditions such as Kawasaki disease.<br />Case Presentation: We report herein the case of a pediatric patient diagnosed and treated for classic Kawasaki disease in the setting of confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 infection. She was an 8-year-old, previously healthy, and fully immunized Iranian girl who initially presented to the pediatric emergency department with 5 days of intermittent fever, followed by abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. She was admitted for fever and abdominal pain to the surgery service of Akbar Hospital with suspected appendicitis.<br />Conclusions: This case report may serve as a useful reference to other clinicians caring for pediatric patients affected by coronavirus disease 2019 infection. Standard therapeutic interventions for Kawasaki disease must be performed to prevent critical coronary aneurysm-related complications in the coronavirus disease 2019 era.<br /> (© 2022. The Author(s).)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1752-1947
Volume :
16
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of medical case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36352417
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-022-03589-z