Table 2 The comparison of laboratory parameters between the groups with IVIG versus IVIG plus methylprednisolone
IVIG alone (n = 42) | IVIG plus methylprednisolone (n = 49) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
WBC ( cells/µL) | 11,506 (2130–23,800) | 10,445 (1050–26,170) | > 0.05 |
ANC ( cells/µL) | 7737 (750–16,290) | 8217 (2240–23,430) | > 0.05 |
ALC ( cells/µL) | 2635 (510–9060) | 1685 (270–7600) | 0.01 |
PLT ( cells/µL) | 242,238 (84,000–546,000) | 188,204 (61,000–419,000) | 0.005 |
Fibrinogen (mg/dL) | 616 (350–1496) | 630 (320–1264) | > 0.05 |
D-dimer (ng/mL) | 957 (150–3883) | 1240 (150–9924) | > 0.05 |
CRP (mg/dL) | 11.6 (0.00–32.3) | 15.4 (0.00- 35.7) | 0.043 |
ESR (mm/h) | 68.27 (18–142) | 72.14 (5–133) | > 0.05 |
Ferritin (µg/L) | 558.66 (54.7–2572) | 778.99 (77.24–5546) | > 0.05 |