Kawasaki Disease with Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia.

Background: Association of autoimmune haemolytic anaemia has been seldom reported with Kawasaki disease. Case characteristics: A 7-month-old boy, presented with prolonged fever, erythematous rash, severe pallor and hepatosplenomegaly. Observations: Positive Direct Coombs test and coronary artery aneurysm on echocardiography. He was managed with steroids along with intravenous immunoglobulins and aspirin. Outcome: Early identification of the condition helped in the management. Message: Patients of autoimmune hemolytic anemia with unusual features such as prolonged fever, skin rash, and mixed antibody response in Coombs test should be evaluated for underlying Kawasaki disease as a possible etiology.