Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome
Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome Causes
The exact cause of the Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndromeis not yet known but it is said to be caused by bacteria, viruses and pollution.
Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome Definition
Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome otherwise known as the Kawasaki disease is a medical condition where there is an inflammation of the walls of the arteries throughout the body which may include the coronary arteries affecting the lymph nodes, skin and mucous membrane inside the throa, nose and mouth of the person.
Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome Diagnosis
Diagnosis includes physical examination and undergoing several tests like urine tests, blood tests, electrocardiogram and echocardiogram.
Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome Symptoms and Signs
Symptoms includes fever, conjunctivitis, rashes, red cracked and dry lips, swollen lymph nodes, peeling of the skin of the hands, pain in the joints, diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting.
Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome Treatment
Treatment includes the administration of Aspirin to prevent blood clots and infusion of gamma globulin which lessen the risk of having coronary artery abnormalities.