Kawasaki disease complicated by peripheral artery thrombosis: a case report and literature review

Kawasaki disease complicated by peripheral artery thrombosis: a case report and literature review

Abstract Background Peripheral gangrene is rarely documented as a possible complication of Kawasaki disease (KD). There are many causes of peripheral gangrene, and the common cause is in situ thrombosis or embolism. Most cases are reported to have regrettable outcomes (amputation or necrotic sheddin...

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Main Authors: Nanjun Zhang, Li Yu, Zhongxian Xiong, Yimin Hua, Hongyu Duan, Lina Qiao, Kaiyu Zhou, Chuan Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal
Subjects:
Prophylactic anticoagulation therapy
IVIG
Refractory KD
Peripheral artery thrombosis
Peripheral artery embolism
Peripheral gangrene
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12969-022-00738-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12969-022-00738-y

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