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ArticleArthritis research & therapy2025

Gastrointestinal lesions of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis: a prediction model and clinical patterns.

Suying Liu, Yunjiao Yang, Linna Han, Chengmei He, Mengtao Li, Xinping Tian, Juan Meng, Li Wang, Fengchun Zhang

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Article in Arthritis research & therapy, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  1. Eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases.Nature reviews. Disease primers · 2026
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Suying Liu *Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases, Beijing, China.
Yunjiao Yang *Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases, Beijing, China.
Linna HanDepartment of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Chengmei HeDepartment of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases, Beijing, China.
Mengtao LiDepartment of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases, Beijing, China.
Xinping TianDepartment of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases, Beijing, China.
Juan MengDepartment of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Li WangDepartment of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases, Beijing, China. wangli1@pumch.cn.
Fengchun ZhangDepartment of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases, Beijing, China. zhangfccra@aliyun.com.

Funding

Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital Golden Seeds Foundation CYJZ202216Bethune Charitable Foundation PAYJ-057Chinese National Key Technology R&D Program, Ministry of Science and Technology 2022YFC2504600Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities 3332022107Non-profit Central Research Institute Fund of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences 2023-RW320-01
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Abstract

objectiveSevere gastrointestinal lesions are associated with a poor prognosis in eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). The goal of this study was to develop an effective predictive model for gastrointestinal lesions and to examine clinical patterns, associated factors, treatment, and outcomes of gastrointestinal lesions in EGPA.

methodsWe retrospectively enrolled 165 EGPA patients. The independent associated factors were analyzed using multivariate logistic regression. A nomogram was conducted to quantify the predictive factors. The correlation between different organ lesions was calculated to explore the clinical patterns.

resultsA total of 52 patients had gastrointestinal lesions, and 22 developed severe disorders. Common manifestations included abdominal pain (78%), diarrhea (40.4%), and nausea and/or vomiting (32.7%). Severe gastrointestinal lesions included hemorrhage (26.9%), ulcers (17.3%), obstruction (9.6%), and pancreatitis (5.8%). Eosinophilic tissue infiltration, weight loss, and myalgia were independently associated with gastrointestinal involvement. Patients with severe gastrointestinal lesions had a shorter duration from initial symptoms to EGPA diagnosis, less frequent asthma, and ear-nose-throat involvement, and were more likely to receive methylprednisolone pulse. Weight loss, central nervous system involvement, myalgia, and eosinophilic tissue infiltration were retained in the nomogram. An eosinophil ratio of over 19.2% identified gastrointestinal lesions. Significantly more patients with gastrointestinal involvement had a Five Factor Score ≥ 2. Five well-defined clinical models were identified, including the brain-gut pattern.

conclusionsSevere gastrointestinal lesions are common in EGPA and early detection is critical. Eosinophils are an important factor associated with gastrointestinal involvement of EGPA. We developed a model to predict the risk of gastrointestinal lesions. The brain-gut pattern might deserve further investigation in EGPA.

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Gastrointestinal DiseasesAdultAgedChurg-Strauss SyndromeFemaleGranulomatosis with PolyangiitisHumansMaleMiddle AgedNomogramsPrognosisRetrospective StudiesBrain-gutEosinophilic gastroenteritisEosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitisGastrointestinalPrediction

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