A swollen lymph node in the neck that is more than a half-inch in diameter is a principal symptom of Kawasaki disease, appearing in between 80 to 99 percent of cases. It usually only affects one side of the neck. The skin over the node may redden, and the node itself feels slightly firm and tender.

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