Predictors and management of intravenous immunoglobulin-resistant Kawasaki disease
- Author:
Min Seob SONG
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Kawasaki disease; Intravenous immunoglobulin; Resistance; Predictors; Management
- MeSH: Child; Coronary Vessels; Humans; Immunoglobulins; Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome; Systemic Vasculitis
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatrics 2019;62(4):119-123
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic vasculitis that mainly affects younger children. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) resistant cases are at increasing risk for coronary artery complications. The strategy on prediction of potential nonresponders and treatment of IVIG-resistant patients is now controversial. In this review the definition and predictors of IVIG-resistant KD and current evidence to guide management are discussed.
