Kawasaki disease with peripheral gangrene and autoamputation – an extremely rare complication: a case report
Journal Title: Nasza Dermatologia Online - Year 2012, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Kawasaki disease (KD) is a form of acute vasculitis involving small and medium sized arteries. Ischemic necrosis of the extremities is a very rare and potentially severe complication of KD. Here we present a case of KD with peripheral gangrene and auto amputation, which is the first such case to be reported from India and the fourteenth case in medical literature. A one year old child with KD and peripheral gangrene was started on aspirin. The digital gangrene resolved on follow up with amputation of the tip of the right index finger.
Authors and Affiliations
Chaitanya Varma, Shrikiran Aroor, Suneel Mundkur, Karthick Annamalai
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