Erschienen in:
01.01.2013 | Short Communication
Grisel syndrome as a complication of Kawasaki disease: a case report and review of the literature
verfasst von:
Fumihito Nozaki, Takashi Kusunoki, Yoshihide Tomoda, Ikuko Hiejima, Anri Hayashi, Tomohiro Kumada, Tomoko Miyajima, Tohru Futami, Tatsuya Fujii
Erschienen in:
European Journal of Pediatrics
|
Ausgabe 1/2013
Einloggen, um Zugang zu erhalten
Abstract
Grisel syndrome is a non-traumatic atlantoaxial subluxation and a rare complication of any inflammatory condition of the upper neck and otolaryngological procedures. Delayed diagnosis causes neurological impairment, ranging from radiculopathy to paralysis and death. Kawasaki disease is a very frequent and important acute febrile vasculitis of childhood that is seen worldwide, and upper neck involvement (cervical lymphadenopathy) is one of the common symptoms of Kawasaki disease. A case of Grisel syndrome that occurred as a complication of Kawasaki disease is reported. This is the first case report, in English, of Grisel syndrome as a complication of Kawasaki disease. Conclusion: Pediatricians should be aware of Grisel syndrome as a possible complication of Kawasaki disease.