Abstract
Features of 28 patients older than 8 years of age with acute Kawasaki disease were reviewed. Observations included a predominance of male patients and white patients, delays in diagnosis of acute Kawasaki disease, presence of additional signs and symptoms, and a substantial incidence of coronary artery abnormalities (21%) including mild transient changes.
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Adolescent
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Age Distribution
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Age of Onset
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Chicago / epidemiology
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Child
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Coronary Aneurysm / etiology
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Female
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Humans
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Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use
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Male
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Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / complications
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Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / diagnosis
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Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / epidemiology*
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Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / therapy
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Sex Distribution
Substances
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Immunoglobulins, Intravenous