Platelet Status in Thrombocytosis Period of Kawasaki Disease

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: The relationship between the number and size of platelet in the thrombocytosis period of Kawasaki disease (KD) was analyzed to investigate the risk of thrombosis in KD. METHODS: The number and size of the platelet in patients with KD (n=221) were serially evaluated and the relationship was analyzed. RESULTS: The value of mean platelet volume (MPV) was inversely correlated with the highest number of platelet with r(2)=0.0741, P < 0.001. CONCLUSIONS: Considering the size of the platelet, the vulnerability of thrombosis during the thrombocytosis period of KD might be low.