Kawasaki Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is Kawasaki disease?
A
A type of vasculitis which is predominantly seen in children
2
Q
State 5 features of Kawasaki disease
A
- High-grade fever, lasting for > 5 days and resistant to antipyretics
- Conjunctival injection
- Bright red, cracked lips
- Strawberry tongue
- Cervical lymphadenopathy
- Red palms of the hands and soles of the feel (these later peel)
3
Q
What is the diagnostic test for Kawasaki disease?
A
There is none; the diagnosis is made clinically
4
Q
What 3 steps are involved in management?
A
- High dose aspirin
- IV Ig
- Echocardiogram: initial screening test for coronary artery aneurysms
5
Q
Aspirin is used commonly in children: TRUE/FALSE
A
False; Kawasaki disease is one of the rare instances for the use of aspirin in children, due to the risk of Reye’s syndrome.
