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Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute systemic vasculitis primarily affecting children, with Kawasaki disease shock syndrome (KDSS) being a severe complication.
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Pulmonary complications in KD are rare, but may include pneumonia, pulmonary nodules, and respiratory distress, which can necessitate mechanical ventilation.
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The case study describes a 9-year-old boy with KDSS who developed acute dyspnea during intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment, requiring urgent intervention.
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Chest CT revealed multiple exudative lesions and consolidation in the lungs, while bronchoscopy identified acute endobronchitis in the patient.
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The patient achieved complete recovery after aggressive management, with no signs of coronary dilatation or pulmonary fibrosis at follow-up.
