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KMID : 0191120190340270185
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Journal of Korean Medical Science
2019 Volume.34 No. 27 p.185 ~ p.185
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The Effect of Mycophenolate Mofetil on Non-Renal Manifestations in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Results from Korean Lupus Network Registry
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Jung Ui-Hong
Kwak Sang-Gyu
Choe Jung-Yoon
Lee Shin-Seok
Kim Seong-Kyu
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Abstract
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Background: The objective of this study was to identify the effects of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) on non-renal manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Methods: The study population comprised 439 SLE patients from the Korean Lupus Network registry who were followed up annually and completed the baseline survey and two follow-up visits from 2014 to 2018. Disease activity, laboratory markers, and clinical manifestations including mucocutaneous lesions, arthritis, serositis, neurological disorders, and hematologic/immunologic abnormalities were assessed. All variables by group (MMF and non-MMF) effects with time (baseline, 1st follow-up, and 2nd follow-up) were analyzed by generalized estimation equation.
Results: Seventy-two patients were treated with MMF. There was significant difference in frequencies of malar rash, arthritis, renal disorder, and hematologic disorder between MMF and non-MMF groups in total SLE patients. In subgroup analysis of hematologic abnormalities in total patients, frequency of leukopenia was significantly different between the two groups during follow-up (P = 0.001), but frequencies of hemolytic anemia, lymphopenia, and thrombocytopenia were not. In addition, frequencies of leukopenia in patients without lupus nephritis were significantly decreased in MMF group compared to non-MMF group (P = 0.012).
Conclusion: This study showed that MMF might be a beneficial treatment for hematologic abnormalities, especially leukopenia, in SLE.
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KEYWORD
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Mycophenolate Mofetil, Non-Renal Manifestations
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