Kawasaki Disease with Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia.
Indian Pediatr
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2015 Mar; 52(3): 245-246
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ABSTRACT
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.
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Indian Pediatr
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2015
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