Vascular CT Appearances

Kawasaki Disease CT Findings

• “Braid” appearance of coronary arteries
• Coronary artery aneurysm
• Ectasia
• Premature atherosclerosis and stenosis

Other Information About Kawasaki Disease

Etiology:

• Unknown
• May be caused by a non-contagious infection

Epidemiology:

• Typically presents before age 5
• More common in males
• More common in patients of Asian or Pacific Islander descent

Presentation:

• Fever
• Rash on torso
• Enlarged lymph nodes of the neck
• Red or pink eyes
• Dry lips, tongue, and/or throat
• Swollen and/or red palms and soles of feet
• Peeling of skin around the fingers and toes
• Coronary artery aneurysms are not uncommon

Prognosis:

• Kawasaki disease needs to be treated promptly to prevent cardiac complications
• Most cases of Kawasaki disease can be treated

Related Lectures:
CT Evaluation of Vasculitis: Key Imaging Findings - Part 1