Table 2.
Comparison of baseline histopathologic features between patient groups
| Characteristic | PSL + LST (n = 20) | PSL (n = 18) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glomerular hypercellularity | 1.3 ± 0.4 | 1.4 ± 0.5 | 0.29 |
| Glomerular segmental lesions | 1.5 ± 0.5 | 1.5 ± 0.5 | 0.50 |
| Glomerular global sclerosis | 1.0 ± 0.9 | 1.1 ± 0.8 | 0.43 |
| Cellular (fibrocellular) crescents | 0.5 ± 0.7 | 0.7 ± 0.9 | 0.49 |
| Tuft adhesion | 0.9 ± 0.3 | 1.1 ± 0.6 | 0.36 |
| Glomerular score | 5.2 ± 0.5 | 6.0 ± 0.6 | 0.34 |
| Interstitial cell infiltration | 1.3 ± 0.6 | 1.5 ± 0.7 | 0.44 |
| Interstitial fibrosis | 1.1 ± 0.7 | 1.2 ± 0.8 | 0.74 |
| Tubular atrophy | 1.1 ± 0.7 | 1.4 ± 1.0 | 0.41 |
| Arterial wall thickening | 0.7 ± 0.8 | 0.8 ± 0.5 | 0.64 |
| Arteriolar hyaline change | 1.1 ± 1.1 | 0.6 ± 1.2 | 0.41 |
Abbreviations: PSL = prednisolone, LST = losartan.