Year: 2024 | Month: August | Volume: 11 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 325-331
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20240834
Kawasaki Disease
Isnaini1, Didik Hariyanto2
1Department of Pediatric, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia
2Pediatric Cardiology Subdivision, Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
Corresponding Author: Isnaini
ABSTRACT
Kawasaki disease (KD) is a type of acute inflammation of blood vessels, accompanied by a fever, for which the cause is yet unknown. It primarily affects children who are under the age of five. Kawasaki disease (KD) frequently results in the development of coronary artery lesions (CALs), which include dilated arteries, coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs), and potentially life-threatening myocardial infarction. under the age of five. Kawasaki disease (KD) frequently results in the development of coronary artery lesions (CALs). This case report aims to further explore the diagnosis and the management of KD. In this case report we discuss a 3-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with KD with the main complaints of fever, red eyes, rash, redness of lips with cracked and oral cavity. Patient’s lab work showed hypoalbuminemia, increased D-Dimer, and increased Troponin I. Electrocardiography and echocardiography was performed to observe cardiac complication. Soon aspirin and IVIG and showed an improvement. The child was treated for 6 days and then controlled at the outpatient clinic.
Keywords: Kawasaki Disease, Pediatric, IVIG, Aspirin
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