Hepatic artery aneurysm in corticosteroid-treated, adult Kawasaki's disease

Ann Vasc Surg. 1991 Nov;5(6):533-7. doi: 10.1007/BF02015278.

Abstract

We describe a single case of Kawasaki's disease (mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome) with the rare complication of a hepatic artery aneurysm which was surgically repaired. Unusual features include arterial aneurysmal formation in the hepatic arteries rather than in coronary arteries, the unusual morphology of the hepatic artery aneurysm, and the expansion of the aneurysm after corticosteroid therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Aneurysm / pathology
  • Arteriosclerosis / pathology
  • Hepatic Artery* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use*
  • Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Methylprednisolone