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- Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome; acute febrile mucocutaneous syndrome
Definitions
- Inflammatory disease of small & medium-sized blood vessels of unknown etiology, occurring mainly in children
- Manifests mainly with prolonged fever, nonsuppurative conjunctivitis, inflamed mucosal membranes of mouth & lips, cervical lymphadenopathy, maculoerythematous rash, & desquamation of hands & feet
- Inflammatory disease of small & medium-sized blood vessels of unknown etiology, occurring mainly in children
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Selected References
- Newburger JW et al: Kawasaki Disease. J Am Coll Cardiol. 67(14):1738-49, 2016
- Brown LM et al: A practical guide to pediatric coronary artery imaging with echocardiography. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 28(4):379-91, 2015
- Harnden A et al: Kawasaki disease. BMJ. 338:b1514, 2009
- Mavrogeni S et al: How to image Kawasaki disease: a validation of different imaging techniques. Int J Cardiol. 124(1):27-31, 2008
- Arnold R et al: Visualization of coronary arteries in patients after childhood Kawasaki syndrome: value of multidetector CT and MR imaging in comparison to conventional coronary catheterization. Pediatr Radiol. 37(10):998-1006, 2007
- Takemura A et al: Utility of coronary MR angiography in children with Kawasaki disease. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 188(6):W534-9, 2007
- Newburger JW et al: Diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of Kawasaki disease: a statement for health professionals from the Committee on Rheumatic Fever, Endocarditis, and Kawasaki Disease, Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young, American Heart Association. Pediatrics. 114(6):1708-33, 2004
- Greil GF et al: Coronary magnetic resonance angiography in adolescents and young adults with kawasaki disease. Circulation. 105(8):908-11, 2002
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome; acute febrile mucocutaneous syndrome
Definitions
- Inflammatory disease of small & medium-sized blood vessels of unknown etiology, occurring mainly in children
- Manifests mainly with prolonged fever, nonsuppurative conjunctivitis, inflamed mucosal membranes of mouth & lips, cervical lymphadenopathy, maculoerythematous rash, & desquamation of hands & feet
- Inflammatory disease of small & medium-sized blood vessels of unknown etiology, occurring mainly in children
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Echocardiographic Findings
Angiographic Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Newburger JW et al: Kawasaki Disease. J Am Coll Cardiol. 67(14):1738-49, 2016
- Brown LM et al: A practical guide to pediatric coronary artery imaging with echocardiography. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 28(4):379-91, 2015
- Harnden A et al: Kawasaki disease. BMJ. 338:b1514, 2009
- Mavrogeni S et al: How to image Kawasaki disease: a validation of different imaging techniques. Int J Cardiol. 124(1):27-31, 2008
- Arnold R et al: Visualization of coronary arteries in patients after childhood Kawasaki syndrome: value of multidetector CT and MR imaging in comparison to conventional coronary catheterization. Pediatr Radiol. 37(10):998-1006, 2007
- Takemura A et al: Utility of coronary MR angiography in children with Kawasaki disease. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 188(6):W534-9, 2007
- Newburger JW et al: Diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of Kawasaki disease: a statement for health professionals from the Committee on Rheumatic Fever, Endocarditis, and Kawasaki Disease, Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young, American Heart Association. Pediatrics. 114(6):1708-33, 2004
- Greil GF et al: Coronary magnetic resonance angiography in adolescents and young adults with kawasaki disease. Circulation. 105(8):908-11, 2002
