Kawasaki disease among Egyptian children: A case series

埃及儿童川崎病:病例系列

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Abstract

Kawasaki disease is an acute vasculitis of early childhood. Its incidence varies among different ethnic groups with higher rates among Asians. In this case series, we presented four cases of Kawasaki disease with incomplete or atypical presentations in Egyptian children. Two cases presented with meningitis, which is not a criteria for the diagnosis of Kawasaki disease. The other two cases presented with pharyngitis and fever, which did not respond to antibiotics. The clinical criteria for diagnosis of Kawasaki disease were either incomplete or appeared sequentially. Coronary artery aneurysms were detected in one case, while the others had normal coronary by echocardiography. All cases were followed in our clinic, according to international guidelines. Early diagnosis and management of Kawasaki disease are important to ensure a good outcome and a high index of suspicion in febrile children is required irrespective of the clinical presentation.

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