Rheumatoid arthritis related interstitial lung disease

Published Date: 19th July 2016

Publication Authors: Dawson J

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Background/Purpose

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) is the commonest manifestation of lung disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and the only complication reported to be increasing in prevalence, accounting for 6% of all RA deaths. High resolution computed tomography (HRCT) confirmed 25% of RA patients had radiological evidence of ILD. This study examines predictive factors for RA-ILD in a large multi centre UK cohort.

​Nikiphorou, E; Dawson, J et al. (2013).  Serological biomarkers for the development of rheumatoid arthritis related interstitial lung disease . Arthritis and Rheumatism. 65 (Suppl S10), s182

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