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2022


Front Neurosci


16

Brain white matter hyperintensities in Kawasaki disease: A case-control study.

Authors

Laukka D, Parkkola R, Hirvonen J, Ylikotila P, Vahlberg T, Salo E, Kivelev J, Rinne J, Rahi M
Front Neurosci. 2022; 16:995480.
PMID: 36330348.

Abstract

Cerebrovascular involvement of Kawasaki disease (KD) is poorly studied. White matter hyperintensities (WMH) indicate cerebral small vessel disease and increase the risk for stroke.