Table 2.
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Laboratory Parameters and Glucocorticoid Dosages at Baseline and During Follow-up

VariableAt Baseline (n = 48a)Mean During Follow up (n = 48)
ESR (mm)40 (18–64)20 (13–37)
CRP (mg/L)36 (12–71) (n = 33)20 (9–38) (n = 45)
Platelets (G/L)422 (324–584) (n = 34)353 (291–444) (n = 47)
Hemoglobin (g/dL)11.0 (10.0–11.8) (n = 34)11.7 (10.7–12.5) (n = 47)
Prednisone equivalent (mg/kg per d)0.4 (0.2–0.5)b0.2 (0.1–0.4)
IGF1 (ng/mL)168 (114–223) (n = 46)493 (353–585)
IGF1 (SDS)c−1.2 (−2.4 to 0.1) (n = 38)1.0 (0.1−2.1)
VariableAt Baseline (n = 48a)Mean During Follow up (n = 48)
ESR (mm)40 (18–64)20 (13–37)
CRP (mg/L)36 (12–71) (n = 33)20 (9–38) (n = 45)
Platelets (G/L)422 (324–584) (n = 34)353 (291–444) (n = 47)
Hemoglobin (g/dL)11.0 (10.0–11.8) (n = 34)11.7 (10.7–12.5) (n = 47)
Prednisone equivalent (mg/kg per d)0.4 (0.2–0.5)b0.2 (0.1–0.4)
IGF1 (ng/mL)168 (114–223) (n = 46)493 (353–585)
IGF1 (SDS)c−1.2 (−2.4 to 0.1) (n = 38)1.0 (0.1−2.1)

Data are median (IQR). Normal values: ESR <20 mm, CRP <10 mg/L, hemoglobin 11 to 15 g/dL, platelets 150 to 450 G/L.

Abbreviation: ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate.

a

n = 48 unless stated otherwise.

b

Mean during the first year of follow-up.

c

Available only in patients age >6 years.

Table 2.
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Laboratory Parameters and Glucocorticoid Dosages at Baseline and During Follow-up

VariableAt Baseline (n = 48a)Mean During Follow up (n = 48)
ESR (mm)40 (18–64)20 (13–37)
CRP (mg/L)36 (12–71) (n = 33)20 (9–38) (n = 45)
Platelets (G/L)422 (324–584) (n = 34)353 (291–444) (n = 47)
Hemoglobin (g/dL)11.0 (10.0–11.8) (n = 34)11.7 (10.7–12.5) (n = 47)
Prednisone equivalent (mg/kg per d)0.4 (0.2–0.5)b0.2 (0.1–0.4)
IGF1 (ng/mL)168 (114–223) (n = 46)493 (353–585)
IGF1 (SDS)c−1.2 (−2.4 to 0.1) (n = 38)1.0 (0.1−2.1)
VariableAt Baseline (n = 48a)Mean During Follow up (n = 48)
ESR (mm)40 (18–64)20 (13–37)
CRP (mg/L)36 (12–71) (n = 33)20 (9–38) (n = 45)
Platelets (G/L)422 (324–584) (n = 34)353 (291–444) (n = 47)
Hemoglobin (g/dL)11.0 (10.0–11.8) (n = 34)11.7 (10.7–12.5) (n = 47)
Prednisone equivalent (mg/kg per d)0.4 (0.2–0.5)b0.2 (0.1–0.4)
IGF1 (ng/mL)168 (114–223) (n = 46)493 (353–585)
IGF1 (SDS)c−1.2 (−2.4 to 0.1) (n = 38)1.0 (0.1−2.1)

Data are median (IQR). Normal values: ESR <20 mm, CRP <10 mg/L, hemoglobin 11 to 15 g/dL, platelets 150 to 450 G/L.

Abbreviation: ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate.

a

n = 48 unless stated otherwise.

b

Mean during the first year of follow-up.

c

Available only in patients age >6 years.

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