Table 2.
Initial diagnostic evaluation.
| Variable, Units | Median [Interquartile Range] | n (%) | Abnormal Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological analyses at admission | |||
| C-reactive protein, mg/L | 71 [47–116] | 57 (100) | |
| Maximum value | 130 [92–200] | ||
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, mm | 83 [74–110] | ||
| Maximum value | 97 [84–110] | 18/57 (32) | |
| Hemoglobin, g/dL | 11.3 [9.6–12.5] | ||
| Platelet count, G/L | 367 [271–476] | ||
| Leucocyte count, G/L | 8.6 [7.3–11.0] | ||
| Neutrophils, G/L | 5.9 [4.8–7.5] | ||
| Eosinophils, G/L | 0.2 [0.1–0.3] | ||
| Lymphocytes, G/L | 1.7 [1.0–2.3] | ||
| Creatinine, mg/L | 66 [55–96] | ||
| Proteinemia, g/L | 77 [69–80] | ||
| Abnormal protein electrophoresis | 51/57 (89) | ||
| Elevated transaminase level | 8/57 (14) | ||
| Elevated alkaline phosphatase level | 8/57 (14) | ||
| Elevated lactate dehydrogenase level | 10/57 (18) | ||
| Elevated creatine kinase level | 5/57 (9) | ||
| Positive antinuclear antibodies | 11/57 (19) | ||
| Leukocyturia ± bacteriuria | 9/57 (16) | ||
| Imaging examinations during minimal workup | |||
| Chest X-ray | 27 (47) | 4/27 (15) | |
| Abdominal and pelvic ultrasonography | 35 (61) | 3/35 (9) | |
| Thoracic–abdominal CT-scan | 49 (86) | 34/49 (69) | |