Non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis in a child with Kawasaki disease

Ho Chang Kuo, Chih Chiang Wu, Tsung Hsien Yang, Hong Ren Yu, Chi Di Liang, Yi Ju Chen, Kuender D. Yang

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Abstract

Polymorphous skin rashes are one of the major presentations in children with Kawasaki disease. This report describes an unusual presentation of a skin rash (non-Langerhans cell histiocy tosis) in a 4-month-old baby with resistance to intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment and coronary artery dilatation. Though refractory to repeat dosages of IVIG treatment, the patient had a favourable response to methylprednisolone pulse therapy.

Original languageEnglish
JournalBMJ Case Reports
DOIs
StatePublished - 28 04 2009
Externally publishedYes

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