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World J Crit Care Med. Sep 9, 2026; 15(3): 117716
Published online Sep 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.117716
Table 1 Laboratory findings
Laboratory panel
Result
Coagulation panel
PT (%)30
INR2.6
Thyroid panel
TSH (mU/L)0.418
FT3 (pg/mL)1.83
FT4 (ng/dL)1.3
Anti-TPO (IU/mL)3
Infectious panel
HIV 1/2Negative
HBsAg0.32 S/CO (negative)
Anti-HCV0.66 S/CO (negative)
Protein electrophoresis
Albumin (%)56.5
α1-globulins (%)3.6
α2-globulins (%)14.4
β1-globulins (%)6.5
β2-globulins (%)7.7
γ-globulins (%)11.3
A/G ratio1.3
Autoimmune panel
ANA< 1:160
Anti-dsDNA (IU/mL)8.6
MPO (RU/mL)1.5
RF (IU/mL)< 20
Tumor markers
CEA (ng/mL)2
AFP (ng/mL)4
CA-125 (U/mL)11.8
CA-19-9 (U/mL)< 2.06
CA-15-3 (U/mL)13
Table 2 Prognostic factors and outcome predictors in intramedullary spinal cord hemorrhage
Category
Favorable prognostic factors
Poor prognostic factors
Clinical presentationIncomplete neurological deficitComplete sensorimotor paralysis
Preserved ambulationEarly loss of ambulation
Slow or non-progressive symptomsRapid neurological deterioration
TimingEarly MRI diagnosis (< 24-48 hours)Delayed diagnosis
Radiological featuresSmall, focal hemorrhageLong-segment cord involvement
Limited cord edemaSevere edema and mass effect
EtiologyIsolated anticoagulant-related bleedVascular malformation or tumor
ManagementPrompt cessation/reversal of anticoagulationOngoing anticoagulation
Neurological stability under conservative treatmentRecurrent bleeding
Patient factorsYounger age, fewer comorbiditiesAdvanced age, hypertension, diabetes, heart failure


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