10 Kawasaki Disease Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #2: Lymphadenopathy
Lymphadenopathy is a disease of the lymph nodes where the size, or consistency of the lymph nodes is abnormal. It is a nonspecific and common symptom that can occur due to various infections, autoimmune diseases, and cancers.
Lymphadenopathy can be classified according to size, extent, and localization. A throat examination, an ultrasound, and fine needle aspiration cytology can help determine the cause. In Kawasaki disease, enlarged lymph nodes around the neck are seen in 50 to 75 percent of patients. The affected lymph nodes are usually 15 mm or more in diameter.
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