Table 4.
Comparison between our study groups of MIS-C with Kawasaki-disease versus MIS-C with no-Kawasaki-disease presentation
| MIS-C with Kawasaki-Disease (KD) | Non-Kawasaki Disease MIS-C | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 9 | 6 | - |
| Gender: male | 5 (55.5%) | 2 (33.3%) | - |
| Age (IQR) | 3.5 years | 5.9 years | - |
| PICU admission | 3 (33.3%) | 2 (33.3%) | 0.70 |
| Platelets (mean; N.V.:170-450 µL) | 173.000 | 344.000 | |
| Elevated pro-BNP | 100% (13.832) IQR | 100% (4.025) IQR | 0.35 |
| Elevated troponin | 44.4% | 66.7% | 0.60 |
| Echocardiogram abnormalities (Myocardial +Valvular affection + Coronary arteries abnormalities) | 3 (33.3%) | 0% | 0.22 |
Legend: IQR: Interquartile range; Pro-BNP: pro-B-type natriuretic peptide.