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Table 2 Laboratory parameters in patients suffering calciphylaxis

From: Phenprocoumon based anticoagulation is an underestimated factor in the pathogenesis of calciphylaxis

Laboratory parameter at point of diagnosis

Baseline, n = 15

Serum-phosphate level

 

 Normal, n (%)

6 (40)

 Elevated, n (%

9 (60)

Total serum-calcium level

 

 Normal, n (%)

7 (46.7)

 Reduced, n (%)

7 (46.7)

 Elevated, n (%)

1 (6.7)

Calcium corrected for albumin

 

 Normal, n (%)

8 (53.3)

 Elevated, n (%)

7 (46.7)

Hypoalbuminemia, n (%)

10 (66.7)

Elevated alkaline phosphatase, n (%)

6 (40)