Table 3 Renal biopsy results among the studied patients and subgroups
All patients (n = 66) | Anti-AQP4 Ab negative subgroup (n = 19) | Anti-AQP4 Ab positive subgroup (n = 47) | Test of significance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Activity index median (IQR) | 5.5(1–8) | 2(1–8) | 6(2–8) | p = 0.18 |
Chronicity index median (IQR) | 1 (0–2) | 1(0-2.5) | 1(0–2) | p = 0.892 |
Class % | ||||
1 | 7.6 | 10.5 | 6.4 | |
2 | 10.6 | 15.8 | 8.5 | MC |
3 | 28.8 | 26.3 | 29.8 | P = 0.346 |
4 | 30.3 | 15.8 | 36.2 | |
5 | 19.7 | 31.6 | 14.9 | |
6 | 3.0 | 0 | 4.3 |