KAWASAKI DISEASE UNDIAGNOSED IN CHILDHOOD, MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION IN ADULTHOOD - CASE REPORT
Abstract:
Kawasaki disease is a vasculitis, usually diagnosed in childhood, for which reason
treatment should be started as early as possible, to avoid complications. We present the case of a 37-
year-old man with anterior chest pain, with coronary character, without known cardiovascular risk
factors, and who, following investigations, is directed to emergency angio-coronarography due to
acute coronary syndrome. Here, we highlight the characteristic coronary dilations for Kawasaki
disease. It is released in very good general condition, with proper treatment.
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