Table 3.
Comparison of growth indicators between patients who used prednisolone alone and those who used additional steroid-sparin
| Category | Prednisolone | Prednisolone and SSA | P. value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age at onset (Year) | 5.6±3.5 | 4.5±3.5 | 0.039 |
| Age at last follow-up (Year) | 14.9±4.5 | 14.1±3.6 | 0.19 |
| Duration of steroid therapy (Year) | 5.7±4.1 | 8.0±3.8 | 0.001 |
| Cumulative dose of Prednisolone (mg/kg) | 1785.16±1287.0 | 2488.0±1175 | 0.001 |
| δHt SDS | −0.1±2.1 | −0.1±2.3 | 0.32 |
SSA: steroid sparing agent/δHt: gains and losses in percentiles of height (growth change)