Characteristics of patients with primary Sj ögren’s syndrome associated interstitial lung disease and relevant features of disease progression

ConclusionsPatients with pSS-ILD were characterized by more frequent fever, xerophthalmia, and elevated IgG levels, while male, older age at disease onset, and less frequent anti-Ro52 antibody were related with CT-UIP pattern. ESR and CT-UIP pattern were potential predictors for ILD progression.Key Points•pSS-ILD patients are characterized by more frequent fever, xerophthalmia and elevated IgG.•Anti-Ro52 antibody is less frequent in patients with CT-UIP pattern compared to non-UIP patterns.•ESR and CT-UIP pattern are associated with pSS-ILD progression.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research