A simple marker in supporting the diagnosis of the incomplete Kawasaki disease: Red cell distribution width
Abstract
Aim: To assess whether red cell distribution width (RDW) would be a useful laboratory marker for Kawasaki disease (KD), particularly its incomplete form (iKD).
Patients and Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the medical records of cases diagnosed with Kawasaki disease.
Results: The number of the cases with KD and controls were 67 and 69, respectively. RDW values were significantly higher in patients with KD compared to controls. When clinical and laboratory findings of complete and incomplete Kawasaki disease patients were compared, age at diagnosis was significantly lower and RDW values were significantly higher in patients with iKD.
Conclusion: Our results showed that elevated RDW levels can be used as a simple, inexpensive laboratory marker in supporting the diagnosis of iKD.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
September 30, 2018
Submission Date
May 1, 2018
Acceptance Date
August 2, 2018
Published in Issue
Year 2018 Volume: 40 Number: 3