Kawasaki Disease in a 3-Month-Old Infant: How to Remain Vigilant?. Issue 12 (December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nguyen, Thanh; M'Buila, Celestin; Bui van, Tung; Barat, Maxime; Loire, Mathilde
• Other Names: Deanehan J. Kate section editor.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric emergency care. Volume 35:Issue 12(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-12
• Subjects: incomplete Kawasaki disease -- infant -- misleading clinical presentation; Pediatric emergencies -- Periodicals; 618.92002505
• DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000001994
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0749-5161

Abstract

Abstract : Background: Kawasaki disease is an acute vasculitis occurring between 6 months and 5 years old. Patients younger than 6 months have mostly incomplete form. This clinical symptoms lead to confusion and delayed diagnosis. Case Report: We developed the diagnostic difficulties with a 3-month-old infant. At the beginning, his incomplete presentation misled pediatricians. Conclusions: We highlight the possibilities of Kawasaki disease in infants younger than 6 months. Indeed, every diagnostic delay increases cardiovascular risk. Nonetheless, in our case, treatment was prescribed in the first 5 days, and the patient developed aneurysms.