Case Report

A 5-Fluorouracil-Induced Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy Challenged with Capecitabine

Table 2


Reference rangeDay of second admission

Sodium135-145 mmol/L139
Potassium3.3-4.6 mmol/L4.5
Chloride101-110 mmol/L101
Carbon dioxide21-29 mmol/L15
Urea nitrogen6-22 mg/dL18
Creatinine0.51-0.95 mg/dL1.13
Glucose71-99 mg/dL94
Calcium8.6-10.0 mg/dL10.6
Anion gap4-16 mmol/L23
Total protein6.5-8.3 g/dL9.0
Albumin3.8-4.9 g/dL5.1
AST14-33 IU/L24
ALT10-42 IU/L27
Direct bilirubin0.0-0.2 mg/dL0.3
Indirect bilirubin<0.8 mg/dL1.1
Total bilirubin0.2-1.0 mg/dL1.4
Alkaline phosphatase35-104 IU/L89
Ammonia11-35 mcmol/L290
Lactic acid0.7-2.7 mmol/L8.2