Association of Serum IL 6 with Different Clinical Presentations of Systemic Sclerosis Patients: A Case-Control Study

Faculty Medicine Year: 2021
Type of Publication: ZU Hosted Pages:
Authors:
Journal: Zagazig University Medical Journal Volume 27 Issue 2 Zagazig University Volume:
Keywords : Association , Serum , , with Different Clinical Presentations    
Abstract:
Systemic sclerosis "SSc" is an autoimmune multiple system connective tissue disorder characterized by impairment of the microvasculature and fibrosis of skin and internal organs. The study aimed to assess serum interleukin 6 (IL-6) as a potential biomarker of SSc in association with clinical presentation and laboratory investigations in Egyptian SSc patients.Twenty-seven SSc cases diagnosed according to "the 2013 American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism" (ACR/EULAR) and controls were enrolled in this study. For all participants, detailed history was undertaken, and clinical examination and laboratory investigations were performed. In addition, serum IL-6 was evaluated using Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) technique. Serum IL-6 level was significantly higher in cases than controls (14.7±8.9 ng/L VS 6.7±3.5 ng/L respectively) (p-value=0.0001). The receiver operator characteristics (ROC) curve showed the best cutoff value for serum IL-6 in SSc patients to be 8.9 ng/L, with a sensitivity of 92%, specificity 78%, accuracy 85% and CI 95% (0.87-1.0) (AUC=0.94). It was significantly higher among SSc cases with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) than those without ILD and among patients with skin fibrosis than those without fibrosis (Pvalue= 0.02 and 0.03) respectively. Significant positive correlations were found for serum IL-6 level with C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) (r=0.6 and 0.7 respectively). Serum IL-6 level may be used as a noninvasive predictor of organ involvement and disease progress in SSc. Further researches are needed to assess its possible role in treatment of Egyptian SSc patients.
   
     
 
       

Author Related Publications

  • Dalia Ibrahim Ahmed Mustafa, "Psychosocial and clinical impact of COVID-19 pandemic and its relationship to the quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study, Egypt", ٍٍspringer, 2022 More
  • Dalia Ibrahim Ahmed Mustafa, "Validity and reliability of the Arabic version of the Self‑Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease scale in rheumatoid arthritis patients", ٍٍspringer, 2022 More
  • Dalia Ibrahim Ahmed Mustafa, "DETERMINANTS OF DYSMORPHIC BODY IMAGE IN SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS PATIENTS AND ITS INFLUENCE ON QUALITY OF LIFE", Zagazig University, 2023 More
  • Dalia Ibrahim Ahmed Mustafa, "Definition of Activity Cut-off Point in Patients with Behçet’s Disease Using the Arabic Version of the Behcet’s Syndrome Activity Scale", Zagazig University, 2023 More
  • Dalia Ibrahim Ahmed Mustafa, "Falls and fear of falling: an underestimated sequelae in Behçet’s disease", ٍٍspringer, 2023 More

Department Related Publications

  • Amany Rashad Ahmed, "Musculoskeletal disorders in hemodialysis patients and its impact on physical function (Zagazig University- Nephrology Unit, Egypt)", 1110-161X © 2014 Egyptian Society for Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, 2014 More
  • Mahmoud Mustafa AbdulSalam, "Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: Prevalence & association with clinical, laboratory and radiographic findings", Egyptian Rheumatology & Rehabilitation, 2006, 33(2):279-288., 2015 More
  • Wafaa Kamal Fattouh Mustafa Makram, "Altered Profile of Fecal Microbiota in Newly Diagnosed Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Egyptian Patients", hindawi, 2021 More
  • Rabab Sayed Ahmed Mostafa Zaghlol, "Impact of Ultrasonography‑Detected Pes Anserine Bursitis on Pain and Function in Patients with Primary Knee Osteoarthritis", Wolters Kluwer - Medknow, 2020 More
  • Shimaa Mostafa Abdelwahab ebrahem, "Potential role of brain biomarkers in primary knee osteoarthritis patients using magnetic resonance spectroscopy", INTERNATIONAL, 2020 More
Tweet