Appendicitis as a Leading Manifestation of Kawasaki Disease in Older Children

Appendicitis as a Leading Manifestation of Kawasaki Disease in Older Children

Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systematic inflammatory disease with multiple organ involvement. Timely diagnosis and prompt management are essential for successful treatment. KD, with an atypical presentation, remains a diagnostic challenge for physicians. We report a five-year-old boy who presented wit...

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Main Authors: Ya-Ning Huang, Lu-Hang Liu, Jeng-Jung Chen, Yu-Lin Tai, Yih-Cherng Duh, Chien-Yu Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
Kawasaki disease
appendicitis
intravenous immunoglobulin
acute abdomen
coronary aneurysm
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/2/193

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