Kawasaki disease with cardiac involvement revealed by acute pancreatitis in an adult: a rare case report
This case underscores the rare occurrence of Kawasaki disease in adults, particularly with both pancreatic and coronary artery involvement. The effective use of immunoglobulins and corticosteroids highlights the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in managing this rare condition in adults.
Authors
- Safaa Mhaber
- Leïla Barakat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8759-8424)
- Mohamed Ghali Benouna
- M. Moudatir
- A. Drighil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8129-3217)
- K. Echchilali
- H. El Kabli
- S. Arous
- Meryem Haboub (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5470-559X)
- Rachida Habbal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0523-5373)
Institutions
- Institut thématique Immunologie, inflammation, infectiologie et microbiologie (FR)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Ibn Rochd (MA)
- University of Hassan II Casablanca (MA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Egyptian Heart Journal
- Published
- 2025-05-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s43044-025-00649-9
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01