Case 73

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CASE 73

History: A 19-year-old Japanese man has a history of a severe childhood illness.

1. What are potential causes of coronary artery aneurysm? (Choose all that apply.)

A. Takayasu arteritis

C. Atherosclerosis

E. Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA)

2. What is the most likely diagnosis if the coronary artery abnormalities have been present since an early childhood illness?

A. Iatrogenic injury

B. Atherosclerosis

C. Kawasaki disease

D. Mycotic aneurysm

3. Which of the following is currently used to prevent this complication in Kawasaki disease?

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