- Original Article
- Clinical significance of serum vascular endothelial growth factor in Kawasaki disease
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Ho Seok Lee, Sin Weon Yun, Young Soo Jung, Soo Ahn Chae, In Seok Lim, Dong Keun Lee, Eung Sang Choi, Byung Hoon Yoo, Mi Kyung Lee
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(10):995-1004. Published online October 15, 2007
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Purpose : Kawasaki disease is a systemic vasculitis, leading cause of pediatric acquired heart disease. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has functions as vascular permeability factor, plays an important role in coronary artery lesion (CAL). We studied the clinical significance of serum VEGF in Kawasaki disease.
Methods : Kawasaki group was 49 patients, and control group was 15 patients. Diagnosis followed... |
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