| Kawasaki disease--a cause of vasculitis in children. | |
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PMID: 3941187 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Two cases of Kawasaki disease (mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome) with peripheral vasculitis of the extremities are described. Ischemia began 2-3 weeks after the onset of symptoms and was present for greater than 24 h before hospitalization. Despite supportive therapy, gangrene of the extremities resulted in amputation. The vasculitis causes inflammation and occlusion of vessels, and therefore therapy aimed at arterial dilatation may not be beneficial. Early recognition of ischemia and treatment with correction of hypovolemia, anticoagulation, and hyperbaric therapy may be useful. Steroids may decrease peripheral vasculitis, but there is also an associated increased risk of coronary aneurysms. |
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Authors:
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T Trumble; R D Fitch |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of pediatric orthopedics Volume: 6 ISSN: 0271-6798 ISO Abbreviation: J Pediatr Orthop Publication Date: 1986 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1986-02-14 Completed Date: 1986-02-14 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8109053 Medline TA: J Pediatr Orthop Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 92-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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Amputation Female Fingers / blood supply, pathology, surgery Gangrene / etiology, surgery Humans Infant Ischemia / etiology Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / complications* Necrosis Vasculitis / etiology* |
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