Kawasaki syndrome and the eye.
Kawasaki syndrome is a systemic vasculitis in which bilateral nonexudative conjunctivitis and bilateral anterior uveitis are common findings early in the course of the illness. Slit lamp examination is a useful clinical tool in differentiating patients with KS from patients with other diseases characterized by fever, rash and bilateral conjunctivitis. Referral to a pediatric ophthalmologist early in the course of the illness can help in the diagnosis of this disease.
Smith
L B
LB
Department of Ophthalmology, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115.
Newburger
J W
JW
Burns
J C
JC
D003229:Conjunctival Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007116:Immunization, Passive; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D009080:Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D014606:Uveitis, Anterior / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005719:gamma-Globulins / Q000008:administration & dosage
D005719:gamma-Globulins