Table 1.
Laboratory data at admission and follow-up
| Variable | Admission | HD #18 | HD #28 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBCs (× 103/μL) | 10.17 | 7.22 | 4.99 |
| Hb (g/dL) | 14.1 | 11.8 | 12.3 |
| Platelets (×103/μL) | 243 | 219 | 126 |
| ESR (mm/hour) | 29 | 13 | 14 |
| CRP (mg/dL) | 6.84 | 0.55 | 0.64 |
| BUN (mg/dL) | 25 | 22.5 | 15.0 |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 1.5 | 0.81 | 0.82 |
| Urinalysis | |||
| Blood | 4+ | Negative | Negative |
| Protein | +/− | Negative | Negative |
| Urine microscopy | |||
| Red blood cells | Many/hpf | 1–4/hpf | 1–4/hpf |
| White blood cells | 0–1/hpf | 10–19/hpf | 5–9/hpf |
| Clinical course | Hydration Biopsy | Steroid therapy Radiotherapy | Steroid therapy |
BUN blood urea nitrogen, CRP C-reactive protein, ESR erythrocyte sedimentation rate, Hb hemoglobin, HD hospital day, hpf high-power field, WBC white blood cell