Table 3

Timeline of pertinent results over multiple presentations with scleroderma renal crisis

InvestigationsInitial presentationFirst episode of renal crisisInitial dischargeRe-presentation with renal crisis
Haemoglobin (g/L)14110110188
Platelets (×109/L)42264420267
Urea (mmol/L)11.630.223.544.3
Creatinine (µmol/L)166758298593
eGFR (mL/min/1.72 m2)33<5157
C reactive protein (mg/L)11.915.411.713.5
White cell count (×109/L)13.137.912.821.0
Haptoglobin (g/L)<0.011.22
Direct anti-globulin testNegative
Blood culturesNo growthNo growthNo growth
  • eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate.