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[Pulmonary involvement of collagen vascular diseases: studies on prognostic factors from basic and clinical viewpoints].
Nihon Kyōbu Shikkan Gakkai Zasshi 1995 December
In 715 patients with collagen vascular diseases, interstitial lung disease and pulmonary hypertension were found to be important causes of death (37.5% and 6%, respectively). The prognosis of interstitial lung disease associated with collagen vascular disease was better than that of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia; patients with the latter were more likely to experience exacerbations. A distinct subgroup of patients with dermatomyositis and interstitial lung disease with a rapidly progressive course was characterized by mild muscle symptoms, low levels of creatine phosphokinase and negative tests for anti-Jo-1 antibody. CT scores and analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid proved to be of some value in predicting outcome. Measurement of IL-6 in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and local immunostaining for this pro-inflammatory cytokine were helpful in evaluating responses to therapy.
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