Case Report KAWASAKIS DISEASE

Abstract

Kawasaki Disease is a medium vessel vasculitis. It occurs commonly in children under 5 years of age, and has a propensity of affecting the coronary arteries. The etiology and the pathogenesis of this disease is not known yet, but major contributor are genetic factors, immune reactions and infections. The diagnosis of Kawasaki disease is based on clinical manifestations that appear on a temporal sequence. This disease is self-limiting in most of the cases, but it can lead to severe complications such as coronary artery aneurysm or thrombo-embolic events in up to 25% of the cases. Once the disease has been acquired prompt recognition and early treatment can be a life saver for the patients. IVIG and aspirin remained as the treatment of choice for such patients.