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September 10, 2025Clinical Medicine Insights Case ReportsOpen Access

Atypical Presentation of Kawasaki Disease With Coronary Artery Aneurysms in a 2.5-Month-Old Infant: A Case Report From Syria

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SMSuzan MahfoudAAAmina ArousDADanial Antonios

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Overview

Case report details Kawasaki disease presenting as prolonged fever in an infant, indicating diagnostic challenges.

Key Points

  • Coronary artery dilation occurred in a 2.5-month-old infant with Kawasaki disease, underscoring the complexity of diagnosis.
  • Initial misdiagnosis of pharyngitis and otitis media led to a delay in the treatment of Kawasaki disease.
  • Echocardiography confirmed coronary artery aneurysms, emphasizing the importance of prompt diagnosis in young children.
  • Healthcare providers must consider Kawasaki disease for infants with prolonged unexplained fevers to prevent severe complications.

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Mahfoud et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c241efb210217d647a166fhttps://doi.org/10.1177/11795476251359774
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