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| Variables | BAE (n=31) | Non-BAE (n=17) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age at diagnosis, years | 5.2±4.0 | 4.0±3.2 | 0.311 |
| Male gender, % | 11 (35.5) | 12 (70.6) | 0.034 |
| Disease course, months | 20.1±31.2 | 17.7±37.1 | 0.812 |
| Hb >120 g/L, % | 21 (67.7) | 14 (82.4) | 0.330 |
| Duration of corticosteroids, months | 5.5 [3–10] | 10 [8–15] | 0.020 |
| Relapse, % | 11 (35.5) | 12 (70.6) | 0.021 |
| Frequency of relapses | 0 [0–1] | 2 [0–2] | <0.001 |
