Table 1.
Laboratory and imaging results
| Test | Day 1 | Day 5 |
|---|---|---|
| White blood cell count × 103/μL | 5.7 | 9.3 |
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 14.4 | 11.1 |
| Platelets (cells/mm3) | 33,000 | 31,000 |
| Blood urea nitrogen (mg/dL) | 54 | 41* |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 4.9 | 3.2* |
| Creatine kinase (U/L) | 8000 | 4500 |
| Total bilirubin (mg/dL) | 1.1 | 29 |
| Alkaline phosphatase (U/L) | 77 | 245 |
| Aspartate aminotransferase (U/L) | 403 | 453 |
| Alanine aminotransferase (U/L) | 216 | 355 |
| International normalized ratio | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Abdominal ultrasound with Doppler | Gallbladder sludge. No gallstones. Normal biliary ducts. Patent vessels. Splenomegaly. |
*
Required temporary dialysis.