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Patient characteristics
| Characteristic | Intravenous CYP | MEPEX |
|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 41 | 37 |
| Age (yr), median (range) | 62 (19–98) | 64 (28–80) |
| ANCA type, n | ||
| MPO | 20 | 19 |
| PR3 | 19 | 12 |
| ANCA negative | 1 | 6 |
| MPO and PR3 | 1 | |
| Pulmonary hemorrhage, n (%) | 13 (32) | 7 (19) |
| Extrarenal involvement, n (%) | 18 (44) | 24 (65) |
CYP, cyclophosphamide; MPO, myeloperoxidase; PR3, proteinase 3; MEPEX, methylprednisolone versus plasma exchange (oral cyclophosphamide cohort).
