Recurrent Kawasaki disease in a child with retropharyngeal involvement: a case report and literature review.

Aldemir-Kocabaş, BİLGE; Kcal, Mücahit; Ramoğlu, Mehmet; Tutar, Ercan; Fitöz, Suat; Çiftçi, Ergin; İnce, Erdal

doi:10.1097/md.0000000000000139

Recurrent Kawasaki disease in a child with retropharyngeal involvement: a case report and literature review.

Aldemir-Kocabaş B., Kcal M. M., Ramoğlu M. G., Tutar E., Fitöz S., Çiftçi E., ...More

Medicine, vol.93, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 93
Publication Date: 2014
Doi Number: 10.1097/md.0000000000000139
Journal Name: Medicine
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Akdeniz University Affiliated: No

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.