Incomplete Kawasaki Disease in a 27 days old Infant – A Case Report

Authors

  • Md Habibullah Sk Senior Resident, Department of Neonatology, IPGME&R and SSKM Hospital, SSKM Hospital Rd, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, India.
  • Bijan Saha Associate Professor, Department of Neonatology, IPGME&R and SSKM Hospital, SSKM Hospital Rd, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, India
  • Ashadur Zamal Post Doctoral Trainee, Department of Neonatology, IPGME&R and SSKM Hospital, SSKM Hospital Rd, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, India
  • Adrita Bose Post Doctoral Trainee, Department of Neonatology, IPGME&R and SSKM Hospital, SSKM Hospital Rd, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, India.

Keywords:

Echocardiography; IVIG; incomplete kawasaki disease; kawasaki disease; neonate

Abstract

We report a case of incomplete Kawasaki disease in a 27 days old neonate. The neonate presented with fever, cough, cold, and poor feeding, accompanied by a polymorphous rash. Neurological manifestations, including encephalopathy and convulsions, were also observed. Laboratory findings showed thrombocytosis, anemia, leukocytosis, elevated alanine transaminase and C-reactive protein. Echocardiography confirmed dilated coronary arteries. The administration of intravenous gamma globulin led to a prompt improvement in the infant’s condition. Although Kawasaki disease is uncommon in neonates, it can manifest as a rapidly progressing and severe illness.

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Published

2024-03-17

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 3 (2023)

Section

Case Reports