Kawasaki syndrome. An abdominal crisis

Abstract

Three new cases of hydrops of the gallbladder associated with mucocutaneous lymph node (Kawasaki) syndrome are presented. The increasing frequency of association of those two entities is emphasized. Ultrasonography is ideal for confirming the diagnosis of gallbladder hydrops and for follow-up. The preferred treatment is medical, and surgical intervention is indicated only for peritonitis and complications of acute acalculus cholecystitis.