PMC4821248_01
Changes in various features over time with various treatments for sarcoidosis and myositis noted: (A) prednisone dose mg per day change by date; (B) creatinine phosphokinase (CPK, U/L); and (C) weight (pounds).
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Markedly elevated levels were detected for serum creatinine phosphokinase (CPK) to 3421 U/L (reference range: 30-223 U/L) (Fig. 1) and aldolase 27.5 U/L (reference range: 3.3-10.3 U/L).