| Periorbital vasculitis complicating Kawasaki syndrome in an infant. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9606251 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Periorbital vasculitis is a previously unreported complication of Kawasaki syndrome (KS). We describe an infant with severe KS refractory to initial management with salicylate and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). Retreatment with IVIG and high-dose pulsed steroids was required for persistent fever and inflammatory manifestations. Despite aggressive medical therapy, a large left coronary artery aneurysm developed. After apparent complete KS remission, acute periorbital vasculitis developed in the left upper eyelid and orbit, requiring operative intervention for diagnosis and high-dose pulsed steroids for therapy. The significance of this previously unreported ophthalmic complication of KS is reviewed, along with a discussion of the role of steroids in KS manifestations refractory to IVIG. |
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Authors:
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M W Felz; A Patni; S E Brooks; R A Tesser |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatrics Volume: 101 ISSN: 1098-4275 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatrics Publication Date: 1998 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-09-18 Completed Date: 1998-09-18 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376422 Medline TA: Pediatrics Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: E9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Family Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912, USA. |
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Eyelid Diseases
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etiology* Humans Infant Male Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / complications* Vasculitis / etiology* |
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