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Coronary CT angiography and MR angiography of Kawasaki disease

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Although the incidence of coronary artery aneurysms has diminished in patients with Kawasaki disease, coronary artery involvement is still regarded as a major complication of the disease, significantly affecting morbidity and mortality. Recent technical advances in coronary CT angiography (CTA) and MR angiography (MRA) have led to the possibility of using these two imaging methods as minimally invasive alternatives to the more invasive diagnostic catheter angiography in evaluating coronary artery abnormalities, such as aneurysm, stenosis, and occlusion. In this article, we describe imaging techniques and findings of coronary CTA and MRA in Kawasaki disease.

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Goo, H.W., Park, IS., Ko, J.K. et al. Coronary CT angiography and MR angiography of Kawasaki disease. Pediatr Radiol 36, 697–705 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-006-0182-6

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