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  • Title: [Incidence of Kawasaki disease].
    Author: Klevberg S, Farstad T, Perminow KV.
    Journal: Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen; 2004 Jul 01; 124(13-14):1774-5. PubMed ID: 15229665.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Kawasaki disease is a self-limiting acute vasculitis of unknown aetiology. It usually affects younger children and is now the most common cause of acquired cardiac disease in children in the western world. Untreated, 25% of the cases result in coronary aneurysms. The diagnosis is based on certain clinical criteria. The aim of this study was to describe the disease in our area with a focus on its epidemiology. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This is a retrospective study based on hospital discharge data on Kawasaki patients treated in 2001 and 2002 in our hospital. RESULTS: During these two years, ten patients where identified. One had atypical Kawasaki disease. One in five developed coronary aneurysms in the acute stage of the disease, and many had involvement of other organs. INTERPRETATION: Increased knowledge of Kawasaki disease is needed, as an accurate diagnosis is essential for appropriate and lifesaving treatment.
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