Table 4.
Hematological indices among patients without and with peripheral retinopathy
| Variable | PR− (n = 27) | PR+ (n = 13) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hb (g/dl) | 8.52 ± 1.34 | 7.83 ± 1.27 | 0.13 |
| MCV (fl) | 80.52 ± 10.94 | 84.48 ± 10.92 | 0.29 |
| TLC (×103/ml) | 10.11 ± 5.04 | 12.01 ± 4.81 | 0.26 |
| Platelets (×103/ml) | 369.22 ± 151.48 | 455.46 ± 116.07 | 0.07 |
| Reticulocytes (%) | 7.26 ± 5.99 | 5.51 ± 3.45 | 0.33 |
| Total bilirubin (mg/dl) | 1.73 ± 0.74 | 1.95 ± 0.96 | 0.43 |
| LDH (U/L) | 491.96 ± 141.31 | 531.00 ± 307.97 | 0.58 |
| HbS (%) | 72.65 ± 11.29 | 78.62 ± 9.90 | 0.11 |
| HbF (%) | 16.66 ± 11.04 | 15.22 ± 10.92 | 0.70 |
All values are expressed as mean and standard deviation
PR proliferative retinopathy, Hb hemoglobin, MCV mean corpuscular volume, TLCm total leucocytic count, LDH lactate dehydrogenase