The predictive prognostic factors for polymyositis/dermatomyositis-associated with ILD https://t.co/vjwEeDZeaD
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In 116 PM/DM pts w/ ILD - 14 died w/in 6 months. Risk for early death: upper lung lesions (OR 8) & hypocapnia (OR 6.8). Serious infection. in 1/3. Risk factors include high serum KL-6 (OR 3.7), high dose steroid (OR 4.2), combo immunosuppressives(OR 5.
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In 116 PM/DM pts w/ ILD - 14 died w/in 6 months. Risk for early death: upper lung lesions (OR 8) & hypocapnia (OR 6.8). Serious infection. in 1/3. Risk factors include high serum KL-6 (OR 3.7), high dose steroid (OR 4.2), combo immunosuppressives(OR 5.