[Kawasaki syndrome: review of the literature and presentation of 4 clinical cases]

Pediatr Med Chir. 1994 Jan-Feb;16(1):63-7.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Four new cases of Kawasaki Syndrome are presented. The Authors discuss the etiopathogenetic hypothesis, point out the usefulness of treatment with ASA + high dose intravenous gammaglobulins, underline the risk of cardiac complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aspirin / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Echocardiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Heart Diseases / diagnosis
  • Heart Diseases / etiology
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome* / complications
  • Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome* / drug therapy

Substances

  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
  • Aspirin