Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences, cilt.9, sa.2, ss.292-298, 2025 (ESCI)
Purpose: Interstitial lung disease (ILD) stands as a prominent reason of morbidity and mortality in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Certain demographic and serologic elements have been attributed in the risk of RA-ILD; however, the available data may not be sufficient to fully clarify this association. Our objective was to analyze the relationship of demographic features and serologic factors with RA-ILD. Material and Methods: We examined clinical data from RA patients between January 2015-January 2020. Chest computed tomography (CT) examinations were assessed for ILD. The association between age, gender, smoking, RF and anti-CCP titers and the existence of RA-ILD was analyzed. The same factors were analyzed for the existence of usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) pattern in RA-ILD patients. Results: RA patients with ILD were notably older (p=0.005), male (p<0.001), and smokers (p=0.027). Higher RF titers were found in RA-ILD group (p=0.022). Although anti-CCP (cyclic citrullinated peptide) rates and titers were elevated in RA-ILD patients, the variation was not significant. Male sex was linked with the UIP pattern (p=0.029), but other factors did not vary significantly between UIP and non-UIP patterns. Conclusion: Advanced age, being male, smoking, and elevated RF titers were spotted as significant indicators of RA-ILD. Except for male gender, no significant risk factor predicted UIP pattern.