Table 5 Pathologic features of the C4d- and C4d + in TG
From: Picking transplant glomerulopathy out of the CAN: evidence from a clinico-pathological evaluation
Pathology features | C4d + (n = 30) | C4d- (n = 13) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
TG score | 2.07 ± 0.89 | 1.44 ± 0.66 | 0.018 |
PTC score | 2.10 ± 0.48 | 1.38 ± 1.12 | 0.044 |
Glomerulitis score | 1.37 ± 0.67 | 1.31 ± 0.75 | 0.809 |
Mesangial matrix expansion Score | 1.70 ± 0.58 | 1.31 ± 0.63 | 0.070 |
Interstitial fibrosis (ci) | 1.50 ± 0.77 | 1.54 ± 0.96 | 0.900 |
Tubular atrophy (ct) | 1.47 ± 0.77 | 1.54 ± 1.12 | 0.837 |
Fibrous intimal thickening (cv) | 1.30 ± 0.72 | 0.77 ± 1.13 | 0.104 |
IgA stain positive(%) | 16 (43.3%) | 3 (23.1%) | 0.065 |
IgA score | 0.80 ± 0.84 | 0.46 ± 0.87 | 0.253 |