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Complete Regression of Giant Aneurysms in an Infant with Delayed Diagnosis and Refractory Kawasaki Disease via Combination Anticytokine Therapy: Case Report and Review of Similar Cases
Joint Authors
Williams, Maegan
Nagaraju, Lakshmi
Gorelik, Mark
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-03-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Kawasaki disease (KD) is an inflammatory vasculitis and is the most common cause of acquired childhood heart disease in developed countries.
Current treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is often ineffective in patients with delayed or refractory disease.
We present a case of combination anticytokine therapy in an infant with delayed and refractory KD.
Case Presentation.
A 3-month-old infant presented with refractory KD with giant aneurysms after a delayed diagnosis of one month.
Use of combination anticytokine therapy led to resolution of giant aneurysms over approximately 6 months.
Conclusions.
Our case is unique in effective use of anticytokine therapy in very delayed disease with giant aneurysms.
Additionally, we review other cases for a broader perspective.
Prospective study of anticytokine therapy for patients with giant aneurysms may be warranted.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Williams, Maegan& Nagaraju, Lakshmi& Gorelik, Mark. 2020. Complete Regression of Giant Aneurysms in an Infant with Delayed Diagnosis and Refractory Kawasaki Disease via Combination Anticytokine Therapy: Case Report and Review of Similar Cases. Case Reports in Rheumatology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151162
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Williams, Maegan…[et al.]. Complete Regression of Giant Aneurysms in an Infant with Delayed Diagnosis and Refractory Kawasaki Disease via Combination Anticytokine Therapy: Case Report and Review of Similar Cases. Case Reports in Rheumatology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151162
American Medical Association (AMA)
Williams, Maegan& Nagaraju, Lakshmi& Gorelik, Mark. Complete Regression of Giant Aneurysms in an Infant with Delayed Diagnosis and Refractory Kawasaki Disease via Combination Anticytokine Therapy: Case Report and Review of Similar Cases. Case Reports in Rheumatology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151162
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1151162