Atypical Kawasaki disease presenting as intestinal pseudo-obstruction.
Intestinal pseudo-obstruction in atypical Kawasaki disease (KD) is rare. A boy aged 2 years and 6 months presented with a 7-day history of fever, coffee-ground vomit, and abdominal pain. Abdominal radiography and ultrasound showed a dilated duodenum. Peeling of the skin on his fingers and toes developed on hospitalization day 9. Echocardiogram revealed right and left coronary artery dilatation compatible with KD. He was treated with 2 g/kg intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), with rapid resolution of fever and relief of abdominal pain. Follow-up abdominal radiography and ultrasound showed improvement of bowel dilatation. This case illustrates that atypical KD can present with intestinal pseudo-obstruction. A high index of suspicion is required for early diagnosis, and prompt treatment with IVIG is recommended.
Tiao
Mao-Meng
MM
Department of Pediatrics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Huang
Li-Tung
LT
Liang
Chi-Di
CD
Ko
Sheung-Fat
SF
D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007418:Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D009080:Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*