2024, Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part A

Author(s)
Jayakrishnan VY, Praveen K Nalla, Anoop K Nair and Soumitra Khare

Abstract
Incomplete Kawasaki Disease (KD) presents a diagnostic challenge due to its varied and atypical presentation. This case report describes a 7-month-old male with an incomplete form of KD, highlighting the clinical features, diagnostic process, and treatment outcomes. The patient did not initially present with all clinical features simultaneously, which, coupled with the sequential evolution of symptoms, delayed the diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, there was an initial dilemma regarding whether the symptoms were due to a drug rash, further complicating the clinical picture. Early recognition and prompt treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and corticosteroids were crucial in preventing complications. This case was managed in a resource-limited peripheral hospital, highlighting the challenges and importance of early diagnosis and treatment in such settings.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26643685.2024.v7.i2a.235

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