Table 3 Normal muscle enzymes, ESR, WBC and hemoglobin at diagnosis (diagnosis)
Labs at diagnosis | 3 Years or below age group n = 19 | Above 3 years of age group n = 59 | Total patients | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal AST | 14 (73.6%) | 23 (38.9%) | 78 | 0.021 |
Normal Aldolase | 14 (73.6%) | 20 (33.8%) | 78 | 0.035 |
Normal LDH | 15 (78.90% ) | 25 (42.30%) | 78 | 0.042 |
Normal CK | 14 (73.60%) | 25 (42.3%) | 78 | 0.032 |
Elevated ESR | 12 (63% ) | 26 (44%) | 78 | 0.152 |
Elevated WBC | None (0) | 4 (7%) | 78 | - |
Low Hb (<11gm/dl) | 9 (47%) | 21 (35%) | 78 | 0.361 |