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Observational studyJournal of nephrology2024

Beta 2-microglobulin is an independent risk marker of acute kidney injury in adult patients with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis.

Mengya Zhao, Jingfeng Liu, Haizhou Zhuang, Yu Qiu, Zhanghuan He, Jin Lin, Meili Duan

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Mengya ZhaoDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, 95 Yong-An Road, Xuan Wu District, Beijing, 100050, China.
Jingfeng LiuDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, 95 Yong-An Road, Xuan Wu District, Beijing, 100050, China.
Haizhou ZhuangDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, 95 Yong-An Road, Xuan Wu District, Beijing, 100050, China.
Yu QiuDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, 95 Yong-An Road, Xuan Wu District, Beijing, 100050, China.
Zhanghuan HeDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, 95 Yong-An Road, Xuan Wu District, Beijing, 100050, China.
Jin Lin *Department of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, 95 Yong-An Road, Xuan Wu District, Beijing, 100050, China. jin0419@hotmail.com.
Meili Duan *Department of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, 95 Yong-An Road, Xuan Wu District, Beijing, 100050, China. dmeili@ccmu.edu.cn.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

aimsThe role of beta2-microglobulin (β2-MG) in predicting acute kidney injury (AKI) in hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis patients has been poorly studied. This study aimed to analyze the clinical characteristics of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis patients and identify risk factors that predict AKI development.

methodsThis retrospective observational cohort study conducted at a single-center involved 938 patients diagnosed with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, who were divided into AKI  group and non-AKI group. Patient data were collected and analyzed using univariate and multivariate binary logistic regression to identify potiential risk factors associated with AKI occurrence.  

resultsAmong the enrolled patients, 486 were male (51.9%), the median age was 37 years (interquartile range, 28.0, 52.0), 58.4% experienced AKI. Mechanical ventilation (8.0% vs. 0.8%) and vasopressor support (21.7% vs. 4.1%) occurred at significantly higher rates in the AKI group compared to the non-AKI group, with significantly higher in-hospital mortality (5.5% vs. 1.3%) and 28-day mortality (12.8% vs. 5.4%). When β2-MG was used as a continuous variable, multifactorial analysis showed that β2-MG, transplantation, and vasopressor support were independently associated with risk for the development of AKI.

conclusionsThe incidence of morbidity and mortality in patients with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis complicated by AKI remains high. Monitoring levels of β2-MG may provide clinicians with timely indicators of changes in renal function,  facilitating adjustments to treatment strategies.

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Acute Kidney Injurybeta 2-MicroglobulinBiomarkersHospital MortalityLymphohistiocytosis, HemophagocyticAdultFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisRespiration, ArtificialRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsVasoconstrictor AgentsB2M protein, humanbeta 2-MicroglobulinBiomarkersVasoconstrictor AgentsAcute kidney injuryHemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosisβ2-microglobulin

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