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Kawasaki Disease (Deep Dive R20)

EM Clerkship
EM Clerkship
Episode • Apr 15, 2021 • 10m
Kawasaki Disease A small vessel vasculitis that affects children, usually <5 years old. Symptoms – remember the CRASH AND BURN mnemonic! Conjunctivitis Rash – nonspecific morbilliform or maculopapular rash, usually on torso Adenopathy – usually unilateral cervical lymphadenopathy Strawberry Tongue – erythema, swelling, or cracking of lips/mucous membranes Hands – swelling, erythema, or desquamation of […]