[Coronary aneurysm secondary to Kawasaki disease in an adult. Report of one case]

Rev Med Chil. 2021 May;149(5):803-806. doi: 10.4067/s0034-98872021000500803.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Kawasaki disease (KD) can be a primary cause of an acute coronary syndrome in young adults, with or without a history of KD during childhood. We report a 31year old female, admitted for acute chest pain. She had negative T waves on DIII and AVF leads of the electrocardiogram. Troponins were positive. A cardiac magnetic resonance was compatible with an acute inferior myocardial infarction. In the coronary angiography she had a calcified complete occlusion of the proximal right coronary artery. The left coronary artery had no visible lesions. A computed angiogram showed an extensive calcified and thrombotic aneurysm of the right coronary artery, compatible with Kawasaki disease (KD). The patient was discharged seven days after admission in good conditions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome*
  • Adult
  • Coronary Aneurysm* / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Aneurysm* / etiology
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome* / complications
  • Young Adult