Table 1.
Patient characteristics.
| Variable | Active UC | Inactive UC | Controls |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 30) | (n = 10) | (n = 20) | |
| Age (years), median (range) | 8 (7-10) | 10 (9-12) | 8 (6-10) |
| Sex, male, N (%) | 14 (46.7) | 4 (40.0) | 8 (40.0) |
| Laboratory examination | |||
| WBC (109/l), mean ± SD | 10.7 ± 3.6 | 6.7 ± 1.7 | 7.1 ± 1.9 |
| Hb (g/l), median (range) | 108 (94-119) | 127 (123-129) | 121 (118-128) |
| PLT (109/l), mean ± SD | 390 ± 130 | 324 ± 56 | 273 ± 60 |
| Alb (g/l), mean ± SD | 31.8 ± 3.9 | 36.9 ± 2.7 | 38.8 ± 2.6 |
| CRP (mg/l), median (range) | 15.0 (5.3-49.0) | 3.2 (1.2-4.6) | 3.4 (2.1-4.8) |
| ESR (mm/h), median (range) | 45 (18, 62) | 12 (9-16) | 9 (8, 11) |
| Disease location, N | |||
| Proctitis/left-sided/extensive/pancolitis | 4/16/7/3 | 2/3/4/1 | — |
WBC: white blood cell; Hb: hemoglobin; PLT: platelet; Alb: albumin; CRP: C-reactive protein; ESR: erythrocyte sedimentation rate.