Rare Condition, Unusual Anatomy, Elegant Solution ¿ an Uncommon Manifestation of Kawasaki Disease

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2019

Authors

Coelho, NH (Author) Other; Barreto, P (Author) Other; Martins, V (Author) Other; Nogueira, C (Author) Other; Campos, J (Author) Other; Coelho, A (Author) FMUP; Augusto, R (Author) Other; Semião, C (Author) Other; Pinto, E (Author) Other; Ribeiro, J (Author) Other; Canedo, A (Author) Other

Journal

The Journal is awaiting validation by the Administrative Services.

Title: EJVES Short Reports

Vol. 42

Pages: 12-14

ISSN: 2405-6553

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Authenticus ID: P-00Q-3AW

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvssr.2018.11.002

Abstract (EN): Introduction: Peripheral artery aneurysms are a rare manifestation of Kawasaki disease (KD), with an estimated incidence of approximately 2% of all KD patients. The case of a 14-year-old girl with past clinical history suggestive of KD is reported; she presented with an aneurysm located in the brachial part of a superficial brachioulnoradial artery, still with the genuine brachial artery in place (an anatomical variation with a reported incidence of 0.14¿1.3% in general population). Relevant medical data were collected from the hospital database. Report: This is a report of a case of a symptomatic superficial brachioulnoradial artery aneurysm, secondary to KD, treated with aneurysm exclusion and superficial brachioulnoradial to the genuine brachial artery transposition. Uneventful intra- and postoperative course with symptom resolution is reported. Discussion: The coexistence of a rare manifestation of KD (peripheral aneurysm) with an even rarer brachial artery variation allowed a simple but elegant solution, making this a unique case. © 2018 The Authors

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific