Recurrent Kawasaki Disease in a Child With Retropharyngeal Involvement A Case Report and Literature Review


Aldemir-Kocabas B., Kicali M. M., RAMOĞLU M. G., Tutar E., Fitoez S., ÇİFTCİ E., ...More

MEDICINE, vol.93, no.29, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 93 Issue: 29
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/md.0000000000000139
  • Journal Name: MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Kawasaki disease (KD) is a multisystemic vasculitic disease. Recurrent KD is rare and generally presents in a similar clinical picture as the first episode, and early diagnosis with prompt treatment is the key point in preventing associated cardiovascular morbidities.