Amebic Liver Abscess and Kawasaki Disease

ABSTRACT

Background: Co-occurrence of amebic hepatitis and Kawasaki disease has not beenreported previously. Case characteristics We describe two children (aged 4 y and 5 y)with Kawasaki disease and coexisting liver abscess. They were treated with intravenousimmunoglobulins with/without percutaneous drainage in combination with amebicidalagents. Outcome: Both the children were completely cured of the amebic hepatitis, andhad normalization and regression of coronaries at follow-up. Message We report theco-existence of amebic hepatitis with Kawasaki disease.