Coronary aneurysms in a patient with atypical Kawasaki syndrome and a streptococcal infection

We report a patient who presented with a prolonged febrile illness and evidence of an acute streptococcal infection. The development of thrombocytosis led to the suspicion of Kawasaki syndrome despite the fact he did not fulfill the usual clinical criteria. A two-dimensional echocardiogram demonstra...

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Published in:Pediatric cardiology 1984-07, Vol.5 (3), p.205-207
Main Authors: Reller, M, DeCristofaro, J, Schwartz, D C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aneurysm - complications
Aneurysm - diagnosis
Child
Coronary Angiography
Coronary Disease - complications
Coronary Disease - diagnosis
Echocardiography
Humans
Male
Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome - complications
Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome - diagnosis
Streptococcal Infections - complications
Streptococcus pyogenes
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Summary:We report a patient who presented with a prolonged febrile illness and evidence of an acute streptococcal infection. The development of thrombocytosis led to the suspicion of Kawasaki syndrome despite the fact he did not fulfill the usual clinical criteria. A two-dimensional echocardiogram demonstrated bilateral coronary artery aneurysms.
ISSN:0172-0643
1432-1971
DOI:10.1007/BF02427046