title: Erythema multiforme as first sign of incomplete Kawasaki disease.
abstract: Incomplete Kawasaki disease represents a diagnostic challenge for pediatricians. In the absence of classical presentation, the laboratoristic evaluation of systemic inflammation can help in placing the correct diagnosis to promptly start adequate therapy. Erythema multiforme is an acute, self-limiting condition considered to be a hypersensitivity reaction commonly associated with various infections or medications. This aspecific skin condition has been rarely described as a sign of Kawasaki disease. We report on the case of a 4 years old boy presenting high-grade fever associated with erythema multiforme and evidence of systemic inflammation who showed a good response to prompt treatment with intravenous immunoglobulins.
authors: Pediatric Unit, Maternal & Infant Department, S. Chiara University-Hospital, Via Roma 67, Pisa 56126, Italy. vieruf@hotmail.it
authors: Francesco
authors: F
authors: Vierucci
authors: Cristina
authors: C
authors: Tuoni
authors: Francesca
authors: F
authors: Moscuzza
authors: Giuseppe
authors: G
authors: Saggese
authors: Rita
authors: R
authors: Consolini
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D004892:Erythema Multiforme / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D005334:Fever / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D009080:Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous