📋Overview
Kawasaki disease is an acute systemic vasculitis primarily affecting medium-sized arteries, especially the coronary arteries. It is a well-recognized pediatric inflammatory condition first described by Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki. The modern preferred term remains Kawasaki disease. It predominantly affects children and can lead to serious cardiovascular complications if untreated.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0026691ICD-10-CM
M30.3
MeSH
D009080
SNOMED CT (US)
75053002
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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