Abstract
Background
The clinical management of intravenous immunoglobulin-resistant Kawasaki disease shock syndrome (KDSS) is obscure.
Case characteristics
Three children presented with intravenous immunoglobulin-resistant KDSS complicated with myocarditis.
Outcome
All cases were successfully managed with steroid pulse therapy.
Message
Steroid pulse therapy is effective in immunoglobulin-resistant KDSS.
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Sato, T., Somura, J. & Maruo, Y. Steroid pulse therapy for Kawasaki disease complicated with myocarditis. Indian Pediatr 53, 1015–1016 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-016-0979-9
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