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Complications of Kawasaki Disease

Complications

Aneurysmal enlargement of the coronary arteries, is the most feared complication in a Kawasaki syndrome. 20-24% will develop coronary artery complications if not treated. With IVIG it may come down to 4-5%
Axillary aneurysm in KD
Large coronary aneurysm and thrombosis
Echo Cardiogram (SAX view) showed Giant aneurysm >8mm of LAD
X-ray showing Aneurysmalenlargement of the CA with calcification
The cardiac complications are the most important aspect of the disease. Kawasaki disease can cause vasculitic changes (inflammation of blood vessels) in the coronary arteries and subsequent coronary artery aneurysms. These aneurysms can lead to myocardial infarction (heart attack) even in young children. Overall, about 10–18% of children with Kawasaki disease develop coronary artery aneurysms with much higher prevalence among patients who are not treated early in the course of illness. Kawasaki disease and rheumatic fever are the most common causes of acquired heart disease among children in the United States.
    OCCURRENCE OF ARTERITIS IN KD
    • CORONARY                96.0 %
    • RENAL                        73.0 %
    • PARATESTICULAR     22.6%
    • MESENTRIC               19.5%
    • PARAOVARIAN          16.6%
    • PANCREATIC             14.6%
    • HEPATIC                    12.5%
    • ILIAC                         11%
    • SPLENIC                    10.4%
    • AORTIC                      06.2%

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