Demographic characteristics of the patients and the percentages of 51Cr- EDTA excreted
| Groups2-150 | Sex and age (years (SD)) | Excretion (% (SD)) |
|---|---|---|
| BS (n=34) | 20M, 14F (37 (10)) | 4.6 (2.6) |
| AS (n=10) | 8M, 2F (33 (13)) | 6 (2.4) |
| IBD (n=6) | 2M, 4F (40 (18)) | 5.2 (1.9) |
| SLE (n=17) | 9F (29 (11)) | 5.56 (1.78) |
| HC (n=15) | 9M, 6F (35 (10)) | 2.3 (1) |
Analysis of variance: f=6.4, p=0.0002. The significance disappears once the healthy group is removed.
↵2-150 BS = Behçet's syndrome; AS = ankylosing spondylitis; IBD = inflammatory bowel disease; SLE = systemic lupus erythematosus; HC = healthy controls.