Cerebral infarction after high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin therapy for Kawasaki disease.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 3-year-old boy with Kawasaki disease developed a cerebral infarction after high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin. Aspirin did not prevent the stroke. Based on the numerous reports of thrombosis due to high-dose immunoglobulin in older individuals, we conclude that it is necessary to be aware of this complication when treating children with Kawasaki disease.
Medical subject headings
- Cerebral Infarction
- Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
- Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome