Pan Y, Jiao FY. Relationship between Kawasaki disease and abdominal pain. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(17): 2932-2934 [PMID: 38898859 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i17.2932]
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Fu-Yong Jiao, MD, Professor and Head, Shaanxi Kawasaki Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Center, Children's Hospital, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 256 Youyi West Road, Beilin District, Xi'an 710000, Shaanxi Province, China. 3105089948@qq.com
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Immunology
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World J Clin Cases. Jun 16, 2024; 12(17): 2932-2934 Published online Jun 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i17.2932
Relationship between Kawasaki disease and abdominal pain
Yan Pan, Fu-Yong Jiao
Yan Pan, Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434000, Hubei Province, China
Fu-Yong Jiao, Shaanxi Kawasaki Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Center, Children's Hospital, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710000, Shaanxi Province, China
Author contributions: Jiao FY designed the research study; Pan Y designed the research study, performed the research, contributed new reagents and analytic tools, analyzed the data, wrote the manuscript, read and approve the final manuscript.
Supported byThe Hubei Pediatric Alliance Medical Research Project, No. HPAMRP202117.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Fu-Yong Jiao, MD, Professor and Head, Shaanxi Kawasaki Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Center, Children's Hospital, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 256 Youyi West Road, Beilin District, Xi'an 710000, Shaanxi Province, China. 3105089948@qq.com
Received: March 3, 2024 Revised: April 10, 2024 Accepted: April 23, 2024 Published online: June 16, 2024 Processing time: 93 Days and 8 Hours
Abstract
This editorial presents an analysis of an article recently published in the World Journal of Clinical Cases. Kawasaki disease (KD) is a well-known pediatric vasculitis characterized by fever, rash, conjunctivitis, oral mucosal changes, and swelling of the extremities. This editorial aims to delve into the intricate relationship between KD and abdominal pain, drawing insights from recent research findings to provide a comprehensive understanding and potential avenues for future investigation.
Core Tip: Abdominal pain in Kawasaki disease (KD), particularly in pediatric populations, may function as a potential indicator of complications, such as coronary artery aneurysms, thereby requiring increased clinical vigilance. The occurrence of KD in patients with fever and abdominal pain should be carefully monitored, and timely diagnosis and intervention are imperative for achieving favorable patient outcomes.
