CRP and Increased total leukocyte count: For the laboratory findings, CRP levels were elevated (>5 mg/L) in all the patients (mean (range): 160.5 (20–463) mg/L), and leukocytosis (WBC > 11,000/uL) was present in 24 (46.2%) patients (mean (range): 12,237 (3400–30,600) μL).